Marsh mallow
Title | Info |
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Common name | Marsh Mallow |
Scientific name | Althaea officinalis |
Taxonomic group | Malvaceae |
Source | Dan L. Perlman |
Economic botany | Food plants |
Food plants | Root crops |
Marsh mallow. Marshmallows were originally made from a decoction of the root of this plant plus several other ingredients. Today, commercial marshmallows do not contain any Althaea officinalis.