Pronounced (approximate): nah-PEE-ah dy-OH-ih-kah
Small white five-petalled flowers form branching clusters. Large leaves have deeply cut pointed lobes.
Glade Mallow (Napaea dioica): flower details. Tap the photo to open the gallery.
Family Malvaceae
Life cycle Perennial
Blooms July–August
Height 3 to 6 feet
Habitat part shade, shade, sun; moist to wet; floodplains, along streams, open woods and woodland edges
Common names: Glade Mallow
Bloom timing varies with latitude, weather and local conditions.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
part shade, shade, sun; moist to wet; floodplains, along streams, open woods and woodland edges. Flowering season: July–August.
The small white flowers and very large divided leaves distinguish Glade Mallow from the large-flowered rose mallows.
Small white five-petalled flowers form branching clusters.
Large leaves have deeply cut pointed lobes.
Tall leafy stems grow in moist rich ground. Pair close views with a photograph of the whole plant.
14 field photographs. Select a photograph to enlarge it; use Load more photos to see the rest.
Native in North America.
Reported U.S. distribution
IA, IL, IN, MD, MN, OH, VT, WI
Includes native and introduced state records where listed; a state record does not imply occurrence in every county.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Glade Mallow in the flower quiz, or compare it with other plants in the guide.
Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.