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Althaea officinalis
Marsh Mallow
Origin: Native to Africa and Europe.
| Family |
| Malvaceae |
| Genus |
| Althaea |
| Species |
| officinalis |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 1 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Height |
| 1.2-1.8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| The marsh mallow plant is native to Eastern Europe and Africa. It is used as medicine as well as food. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Used as a household medicine for skin and teething gum irritation, and to treat swelling of the mucus membrane. It is also edible, it is used to make soup broths. |
| Habitat |
| Thrives in full sun, or partly shady areas. Prefers rich, moist garden soil and marshy areas. |
| Flower Description |
| Light pink. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The Devonian Botanic Gardens, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
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