alkaea
Alkaea is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae, native to southern Europe and southwestern Asia. The genus contains several species, with the most well-known being Althaea officinalis, commonly known as the marshmallow plant. These plants are typically herbaceous perennials, often with soft, downy leaves and funnel-shaped flowers that can range in color from white to pink to purple.
The marshmallow plant, Althaea officinalis, has a long history of use in traditional medicine and as a
Other species within the Alkaea genus may have similar botanical characteristics but are less widely cultivated