*Althaea officinalis Linnaeus. Common name: Marshmallow. Phenology: Jul-Sep. Habitat: Marshes. Distribution: Native of Europe.
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
Links to other floras: = Althaea officinalis - FNA6
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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