NIH MeSH · D031583Organisms

Althaea

Also known asAlthaeas · Althaea officinalis · Marshmallow · Marshmallows · Mallow, Marsh · Mallows, Marsh · Marsh Mallows · White Mallow · Mallows, White · Mallow, White · White Mallows · Marsh Mallow

Definition

A plant genus of the family MALVACEAE known for mucilaginous roots. The common names of hollyhock and mallow are also used for other genera of MALVACEAE.

MeSH classification

B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.821.500.115

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Related concepts

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A plant genus of the family MALVACEAE, order Malvales, subclass Dilleniidae, of which okra is best known example.

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A plant genus of the family BOMBACACEAE that is used for FOOD and MEDICINE, TRADITIONAL.

Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D031583) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗