Althaea officinalis, marsh mallow plant
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Althaea officinalis, marsh mallow plant
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Althaea Botanical Illustration Eudicot Eurosid Flowering Malvaceae Malvales Malvidae Marshmallow Purple Althaea Officinalis Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Marsh Mallow Plant
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Althaea officinalis, commonly known as the marsh mallow plant, is a beautiful and historically significant flowering plant belonging to the Malvaceae family, specifically the Malvaceae tribe Malvideae and the subfamily Malvoideae. This botanical illustration showcases the intricate details of the marsh mallow's pink flowers, which bloom in a symmetrical, five-petaled arrangement. The soft, velvety texture of the petals is a hallmark of the Malvaceae family, and the marsh mallow's delicate leaves are palmate, meaning they have lobes radiating from a central point. Marsh mallow is an eudicot, a type of angiosperm that develops two seed leaves, or cotyledons, upon germination. It is also an angiospermae, a flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. The marsh mallow plant is native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa, and it thrives in moist environments, such as marshes and along the banks of rivers. The marsh mallow plant has a rich history, with records dating back to ancient Egypt, where it was used for medicinal purposes and as a food source. The plant's mucilaginous roots were used to treat various ailments, including sore throats, coughs, and gastrointestinal issues. Today, marsh mallow is still used in herbal medicine, and its roots are often consumed as a tea or used to make a soothing, demulcent drink. This stunning botanical illustration, reminiscent of the work of Ludvig Reichenbach, captures the essence of the marsh mallow plant and showcases its exquisite beauty. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring the plant to life, making it a must-have for any botanical art collection or garden enthusiast.
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