Althaea cannabina (Malvaceae)

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Althaea cannabina
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The Althaea cannabina plant species is found in Europe - S. France. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. kotschyi. A. narbonensis.

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Latin Name:  Althaea cannabina
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Cultivated ground and waste places[100].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in almost any soil[1, 200]. Prefers a rich moist soil in a sunny position[200]. Plants can be grown in quite coarse grass, which can be cut annually in the autumn[233]. This species is occasionally cultivated for the fibre in its stems[1].

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