Malva sylvestris - Common Mallow

There are many kinds of mallows in Wales, but the most common variety is shown here. Mallows like dry conditions and are often seen on roadside verges. The flowers, which are typically 30mm to 60 mm across, appear in July and August.

A close relative, with finely divided leaves, is the Musk Mallow, which thrives in the fertile soil near rivers and lakes.