A plant family containing species of herbs, shrubs, and trees. Representatives occur in all except the coldest parts of the world but are most numerous in the tropics. A number of species are economically important, including cotton (various Gossypium species), cacao (Theobroma cacao), linden (Tilia species), durian (Durio species), Hibiscus, and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus).

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Berry, Paul E.. "Malvaceae". Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Feb. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/plant/Malvaceae. Accessed 16 August 2026.