Description: I've had this in the border for a few years and it's about time I included a photo of it. Although it looks like it should be some sort of Ligularia it's actually a mallow, related to Sphaeralcea. Unfortunately most people will find the flowers disappointing - they're small and white. Date: 29 April 2011, 12:02. Source: Napaea dioica. Author: peganum from Small Dole, England.