Althaea officinalis Althaea officinalis Althaea officinalis, or marsh-mallow, is a perennial species indigenous to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, which is used in herbalism and as an ornamental plant. A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat. The stems, which die down in the autumn, are erect , but can reach 6′6″ (2m), simple, or putting out only a few lateral branches. The leaves, shortly petioled, are roundish, ovate-cordate, long, and about 1 inch broad, entire or three to five lobed, irregularly toothed at the margin, and thick. They are soft and velvety on
Melissa (plant) is "Melissa officinalis", commonly known in the United States as lemon balm, and as balm in England. They are very frost hardy plants which prefer full sun or light shade if summers are hot. They are quick growing. "M. officinalis" has become naturalised in many parts of the world. Melissa (plant) Melissa is a genus of perennial herbs in the Lamiaceae, native to Europe and Asia but cultivated and naturalized in many other places. The name "Melissa" is derived from the Greek word "mélissa" meaning "honeybee", owing to the abundance of nectar in the flowers. The stems are square, like