High mallow, also known as Malva sylvestris, is a perennial plant that is often used in herbal medicine and traditional cuisine. It is a member of the mallow family and is characterized by its tall stems, broad leaves, and delicate flowers. There are several synonyms for high mallow, including common mallow, cheese plant, tall mallow, and wild hollyhock. Each of these names reflects a different aspect of the plant's appearance or uses. Common mallow, for example, highlights the widespread use of high mallow in traditional medicine, while wild hollyhock emphasizes the plant's showy flowers and resemblance to the popular garden plant, hollyhock.