+321 You had no idea there was such thing as a marshmallow plant, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Everyone: You looked this up, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I was hoping further details would be in the comments...

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow, Marsh Mallow, Marshmellow, or Common Marshmallow) is a species indigenous to Africa, which is used as a medicinal plant and ornamental plant. A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat. There. Now there are.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Whoa, thanks! I'm so growing these in my back yard. I'll grow it like weed.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

WHHHHHHAAAAAAAAATTTTT?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

This is like the time I discovered that there was a lemonade tree! :D

by Anonymous 12 years ago