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Malvaceae
Althaea

*Althaea officinalis Linnaeus. Common name: Marshmallow. Phenology: Jul-Sep. Habitat: Marshes. Distribution: Native of Europe.

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Origin/Endemic status: Europe

Other Comments: The roots of this plant were the original source of the mucilaginous paste used to make marshmallows (which are now made with a synthetic mucilage).

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, Can, F, FNA6, G, GrPl, K4, Mi, NE, NS, NY, Pa, POWO, Va; = n/a — RAB, Tat. Basionym: Althaea officinalis L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Althaea officinalis - FNA6

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
  • Great Plains: FACW
  • Midwest: FACW
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FAC

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native range: Europe



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