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Relics of cultivation in Central Europe: Malva alcea L. as an example

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Results of research on relics of cultivation in Central Europe are presented, based on the example of Malva alcea L. (hollyhock mallow). Species from this group were cultivated in the past for various purposes, but are no longer utilized. Thanks to the detailed studies conducted in Mecklenburg (NW Germany) and in Wielkopolska (W Poland), M. alcea is one of the best-studied relics of cultivation. This paper presents the available information on its former uses, general and regional distribution, and habitat preferences.

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Scientific work financed from the resources earmarked for science in years 2005–2008 as the Research Project no. 2 P04G 050 29

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  1. Department of Plant Taxonomy, Adam Mickiewicz University, Umultowska 89, 61-614, Poznań, Poland

    Zbigniew Celka

  2. Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, August Cieszkowski Agricultural University, Piątkowska 94, 61-691, Poznań, Poland

    Maria Drapikowska

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Celka, Z., Drapikowska, M. Relics of cultivation in Central Europe: Malva alcea L. as an example. Veget Hist Archaeobot 17 (Suppl 1), 251–255 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00334-008-0151-0

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