Althaea

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Althaea

Description Althaea, commonly known as marshmallow, is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family (Malvaceae). This herbaceous perennial is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, but has been introduced to other parts of the world. Althaea plants grow up to 4 feet tall and produce clusters of pink, white, or mauve-colored flowers. The leaves of this…