Musk Mallow (Malva Moschata) in Ontarioleaves are edible raw. young leaves are more tender and less bitter than older leaves. young shoots are edible raw. leaves are suitable as a soup thickener. seeds are edible raw. seeds have a palatable, nut-like flavour. flower buds and flowers are edible. fruits are edible. grows in meadows, roadsides, disturbed sites and gardens.