swamp mallow

• 药蜀葵（Althaea officinalis）的常用名称，一种原产于欧洲、西亚和北非的多年生草本植物，其根部富含黏液，历史上曾用于制作糖果和草药疗法。

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.

   沼泽锦葵

   • 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.