Althaea officinalis, the marsh mallow[2] or marshmallow, [3] is a species of flowering plant indigenous to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa, which is used in herbalism and as an ornamental plant.

Althaea is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It includes Althaea officinalis, also known as the marshmallow plant, whence the fluffy confection got its name. They are found on the banks of rivers and in salt marshes, preferring moist, sandy soils. The stems grow to 1–2 m tall, and flower ...

What Is Althaea officinalis? Marshmallow is a perennial flowering plant that grows in damp areas. It stands 3-4 feet high with a branched stem. The leaves are soft and hairy with three divisions, sort of like a maple leaf. Along the upper stalk, beautiful flowers appear.

2023年10月18日 · The Althaea genus, also known as Hollyhock, consists of perennial plants with tall flower spikes and colorful blossoms. Native to Europe and Asia, Althaea plants are cherished for their vibrant flowers and attractive foliage.

2023年12月20日 · Marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) is a hardy herbaceous perennial, the root of which was once used to flavour the sweets of the same name. Grown and used for thousands of years for a wide variety of medicinal and practical uses, marsh mallow is found from western Europe to central Asia in damp habitats such as marshes and riverbanks, coastal ...

Althea, also called Hibiscus or Rose of Sharon, is a very decorative shrub. A list of Althea facts. Caring for this plant, from planting to blooming and including watering and pruning, is easy and this will give your althea magnificent flowers.

2009年8月20日 · Hibiscus syriacus, (high-BISS-kuss seer-ee-AY-kuss) sometimes called rose of sharon or shrub althaea (also althea), is a member of the mallow family, and grows into a large shrub or small, multi-trunked tree that varies in size from 8 to 12 feet tall and 4 to 10 feet wide. Two- to four-inch flowers bloom in summer and may be white, magenta ...

Common marsh-mallow has been used for at least two thousand years for food (the roots) and as a medicinal herb. Native to Europe, it is widely cultivated as an ornamental as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional recipes for the sugary confection of …

With its small, hibiscus-like flowers, wonderfully soft leaves, and towering stalks, it’s a beautiful plant to behold. Often, little frogs find shelter on its large leaves, away from the harshness of the sun and amidst the damp, cool air rising from the earth.

Althaea–commonly called marsh mallow–is a perennial often grown as an annual. It closely resembles the hollyhock (Alcea) but with smaller, usually stalked flowers. Althaea is often grown in moist, brackish habitats. Althaea bears pink to purple, cup …