#althaea

• Althaea — Scientific name or archaic Romanian variant for the marshmallow plant (Althaea), especially the common marshmallow; an herbaceous plant of the Malvaceae family, recognized for its emollient and medicinal properties, used since ancient times in treating respiratory conditions.
• Althaea — A genus of perennial herbaceous plants in the family Malvaceae, native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia; includes well-known species such as the common marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), extensively cultivated for ornamental and pharmaceutical purposes due to its rich mucilage content with emollient and anti-inflammatory effects.
• Althaea cannabina — A species of perennial herbaceous plant in the genus Althaea, family Malvaceae, native to southern Europe and Central Asia; it is recognized by its deeply palmate-lobed leaves, similar to those of hemp, and its delicate pinkish-purple flowers carried on tall, slender stems.
• Althaea ficifolia — A species of biennial or perennial herbaceous plant in the family Malvaceae (often taxonomically classified as Alcea ficifolia), native to Siberia and Asia Minor; it is characterized by palmate-lobed leaves reminding of fig leaves and tall stems with large, decorative flowers in warm shades of yellow, cream, or copper.
• Althaea rosea — A popular species of biennial or perennial herbaceous plant in the family Malvaceae (classified in modern taxonomy as Alcea rosea), commonly known as hollyhock; it is native to Asia and extensively cultivated worldwide for its high ornamental value, featuring very tall stems and large, spectacular flowers in shades ranging from white and pink to deep red or dark purple.