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| | Marshmallow - Althaea Officinalis - Diet-and-Health |
 | | Other Common Names: Altea, Common Marshmallow, Ghasul, Hatmi, Iviscus, Khatmah, Khitmi, Mallow, Malvavisco, Usubeni-Tati-Aoi, White Mallow, Althaea officinalis |
 | | The generic name, Althaea, is derived from the Greek, altho (to cure), from its healing properties. |
 | | The name of the order, Malvaceae, is derived from the Greek, malake (soft), from the special qualities of the Mallows in softening and healing. |
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