Modiola (Modiola)
Description
Modiola is a monotypic genus of plants in the mallow family containing the single species Modiola caroliniana, which is known by several common names, including bristly-fruited mallow, Carolina bristlemallow, babosilla, and redflower mallow. It is a creeping perennial which is probably native to South America but which is widely naturalized throughout the tropical and warmer temperate world.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Order: Malvales
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Family: Malvaceae
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Genus: Modiola
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