Althaea (also known as Althaeas, Althaea officinalis): 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.

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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Common questions about Althaea

What does Althaea mean in medicine?
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. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Althaea known by any other names?
Yes. Althaea is also referred to as Althaeas, Althaea officinalis, Marshmallow, Marshmallows in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Althaea sit in the medical classification?
Althaea falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.821.500.115). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D031583) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗