Marshmallow Leaf

Marshmallow Leaf

Common Name: Marshmallow Leaf

Other Common Names: Marsh Mallow, Marsh-Mallow, Common Marshmallow, Althea Root, Sweet Weed, Mallards, Guimave, Mortification Plant, Schloss Tea, Wymote ^{1 2}

Latin Name: Althaea officinalis

Native to: Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa ¹

Plant Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)

Primary Use in Herbal Blends: Used as a modifier for lung health and flavor. ³

Benefits: Adds earthy flavor, body and may have a calming effect. ⁴

Physical Characteristics

Type: Single stemmed plant with a few lateral branches. ¹

Height: Grows to between 3 to 6.5 feet tall. ¹

Leaves: Short, toothed, thick, soft, and velvety on both sides. ¹

Flowers: Broad flowers with five white or pinkish-purple petals and reddish-purple centers. ¹

Fruit: Small, bean-shaped, flat or disk-like, brown seeds.

References

¹ Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Althaea_officinalis
² Starwest Botanicals, https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/category/marshmallow-leaf/
³ The Herbal Academy, https://theherbalacademy.com/herbal-smoking-blends
⁴ Highwinds Herbs, http://www.highwindsherbs.com/product/MD158