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hairy marshmallow
Scientific Name: Althaea hirsuta
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Althaea hirsuta - Hairy Marshmallow
Althaea hirsuta, commonly known as Hairy Marshmallow, is a plant belonging to the family Malvaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Althaea hirsuta L.
- Family: Malvaceae
- Common Name: Hairy Marshmallow
- Synonyms: The text also mentions several other Althaea species, including Althaea armeniaca, Althaea broussonetiifolia, Althaea cannabina (Hemp-leaved Marshmallow), and Althaea longifolia.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a vertical and hairy plant.
- Marshmallow (likely referring to Althaea officinalis or a similar species) grows up to 1.50m and has velvety hairy leaves with 3 to 5 lobes with palmate venation.
Distribution and Habitat
- Marshmallow (again, likely referring to Althaea officinalis or a similar species) is noted as a perennial flowering weed of moist, damp places.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions that Althaea hirsuta is NOT a protected species in Bulgaria.