Can mallow be eaten raw? A guide to safely foraging and enjoying this nutritious wild edible
                                
                                
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                                Historically valued as a food source during times of scarcity, mallow is a surprisingly nutritious wild plant. The good news is that young mallow leaves, flowers, and immature seed pods can be eaten raw, provided you can correctly identify the plant and follow proper foraging safety guidelines.