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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Marsh Mallow
Marsh mallow is a plant that grows in meadows and marshes of eastern Europe. It is now grown in the United States. The marsh mallow has woody stalks, which grows to 2 to 4 feet high, and large leaves. Downy hair covers both stalks and leaves. The plant has bluish to pink flowers. Its root is white and shaped like a carrot. People have eaten the roots and leaves of this plant during famines. These parts also are sometimes used for medicinal purposes.
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