Country Mallow (Sida)

Sida cordifolia
Tropical or subtropical woody shrub, grown in temperate climates as an annual.
Native to the main tropics on earth. This yellow-flowered, pubescent and manybranched plant contains ephedrine. Use with caution. They are employed in
Ayurvedic practice as a cardiac stimulant. Applied externally, the leaves provide a
demulcent, cooling and astringent poultice. General cultivation: Scarify seed
vigorously and sow directly in the garden, or in pots or flats in the spring. Plant
prefers full sun to part shade and a rich, moist soil. Good drainage not necessary.
Slow to germ. Space plants 2 feet apart. Grows to 2 feet tall.

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