The roots, leaves and flowers of the marsh-mallow plant are edible. Its roots and leaves (especially the roots) have been used for food and medicinal purposes for over 2,000 years, but there is no ...

The marsh mallow plant (Althaea officinalis) ... It is a delicate little thing that reaches 4-8 inches tall and bears no more than 15 leaves at a time.

The desert globe mallow, Sphaeralcea ambigua, is one of my favorite flowering shrubs. It is native to our Sonoran Desert, and is a great pollinator plant. It’s also a gorgeous addition to your ...