Marshmallow

Marshmallow, Altea (Althaea officinalis L.) Description Marshmallow, is a perennial herb of the family Malvaceae, native to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa, where it typically grows in moist and semi-moist habitats such as riverbanks, ditches, marshy meadows and rich, deep soils. Plants develop erect, robust stems usually 60–120 cm tall,...