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swamp mallow

/swɒmp ˈmæləʊ/

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/swɒmp ˈmæləʊ/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название растения алтей лекарственный (Althaea officinalis), многолетней травы, произрастающей в Европе, Западной Азии и Северной Африке, известной своими слизистыми корнями, которые исторически использовались в кондитерском деле и фитотерапии.

A common name for the marsh mallow plant (Althaea officinalis), a perennial herb native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, known for its mucilaginous roots historically used in confectionery and herbal medicine.

  1. A flowering plantC1formal

    A common name for the marsh mallow plant (Althaea officinalis), a perennial herb that grows in damp, marshy areas. Its roots were historically used to make a confection that evolved into modern marshmallows.

    ruЦветущее растение

    • The swamp mallow thrives in the wetlands near the river.
    • Herbalists have used the root of the swamp mallow for centuries to soothe sore throats.
    • The fluffy texture of modern marshmallows originally came from the sap of the swamp mallow plant.