so is this a weed or what?
It is a weed, as defined as an exotic plant that grows in wild places, and can be a minor problem in some places, mainly on the coast.
Hi Joe, A weed is a plant growing in the wrong place. Tree mallow can cause issues in certain locations. Here are some pages for you to check out http://www.terrain.net.nz/friends-of-te-henui-group/weeds/malva-dendromorpha-tree-mallow.html http://lifestyleblock.co.nz/lifestyle-file/running-the-farm/weeds/item/516-mallow
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