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marsh mallow
Althaea officinalis
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called common marshmallow
Herbaceous perennial with pale pink flowers that supply nectar and pollen to honeybees during midsummer. Grows in moist to wet soils and provides forage when many other sources are declining. Tolerates saline conditions in its preferred wetland-edge habitats.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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