Marsh mallow
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| 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 Marshmallows were originally made from a decoction of the root of this plant plus several other ingredients.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.
