swamp mallow

• Nombre común de la planta Althaea officinalis, hierba perenne originaria de Europa, Asia occidental y norte de África, conocida por sus raíces mucilaginosas usadas históricamente en repostería y fitoterapia.

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.

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   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.

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   • 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.