''Modiola'' is a monotypic genus of plants in the
mallow family containing the single species ''Modiola caroliniana'', which is known by several common names including bristly-fruited mallow,
Carolina bristlemallow,
babosilla, and redflower mallow. It is a creeping
perennial
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which is probably native to South America but which is widely
naturalized
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throughout the tropical and warmer temperate world.
References
External links
Jepson Manual Treatment*
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Malveae
Monotypic Malvales genera
Malvaceae genera
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