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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 marsh-mallow plant (Althaea officinalis) The word "marshmallow" comes from the mallow plant species (Althaea officinalis), a wetland weed native to parts of Europe, North Africa, and Asia that grows in marshes and other damp areas. The plant's stem and leaves are fleshy, and its white flower has five petals.
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Preclinical studies have found that extracts from various parts of the plant have antimicrobial and antifungal properties. However, this effect is usually weaker than that of standard antibiotics. The roots and leaves have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The plant may have an anti-diabetic effect, but the effect’s strength is ...
Peeps fans start young. Servian says that most Americans had their first experience with Peeps marshmallow chicks and bunnies by the time they were nine years old.
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Malvaceae, a family of plants; in particular the following genera: Abelmoschus, a genus of about fifteen species of flowering plants; Althaea (plant), marsh mallow; Callirhoe (plant), poppy mallow; Corchorus, mallow, molokia, mlukhia; Eremalche, flowering plants endemic to the US desert southwest; Hibiscus, rosemallow; Kosteletzkya, seashore mallow