Althaea officinalis Marsh mallow (Malvaceae)

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Althaea officinalis
Marsh mallow
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The Althaea officinalis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Marsh mallow.

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Latin Name:  Althaea officinalis
Common Name:  Marsh mallow
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.75

Habitat:  The upper margins of salt and brackish marshes, sides of ditches and grassy banks near the sea[7, 17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in almost any soil and situation[1, 4, 200], though it prefers a rich moist soil in a sunny position[4, 200]. It also tolerates fairly dry soil conditions[1]. Plants are hardy to about -25°c[187]. Marsh mallow is often cultivated in the herb garden, as a culinary and medicinal herb as well as for ornament[61]. Its roots were at one time the source of the sweet 'marsh mallow', but this sweet is now made without using the plant[4].

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