Althaea officinalis, Common marshmallow - Seeds - plants - dried herbs

Common names: Common marshmallow, marshmallow, marsh mallow

Botanical name & synonyms: Althaea officinalis, Althaea officinalis var. obtusifolia, Althaea taurinensis, Althaea micrantha, Althaea kragujevacensis, Althaea balearica, Malva officinalis, Malva maritima, Malva althaea, Althaea vulgaris, Althaea sublobata

Family: Mallows (Malvaceae)

Althaea officinalis is perennial with an erect habit, woody taproots, and woolly stems. Grows 100-150 cm tall. Marshmallow (roots, leaves and flowers) has a long history of use as a medicinal plant.

Sow seed at max. 5ºC (41ºF), germination irregular, often several months.