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Rough Marsh-mallow

Althaea hirsuta

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia), Europe (12 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malvales (Malvales)
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Althaea
Species
Althaea hirsuta (Rough Marsh-mallow)

Names in Other Languages

French guimauve hérissée
German Borsten-Eibisch

Similar Species in Althaea

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Armenian marshmallow
Althaea armeniaca
Not Evaluated
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Common Marsh-Mallow
Althaea officinalis
Near Threatened
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Palm-leaf marshmallow
Althaea cannabina
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rough Marsh-mallow?
The scientific name of Rough Marsh-mallow is Althaea hirsuta. It belongs to the genus Althaea.
Where does Rough Marsh-mallow live?
Rough Marsh-mallow is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia), Europe (12 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Netherlands.
What family does Rough Marsh-mallow belong to?
Rough Marsh-mallow (Althaea hirsuta) belongs to the genus Althaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
What kingdom does Rough Marsh-mallow belong to?
Rough Marsh-mallow (Althaea hirsuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Rough Marsh-mallow?
The closest relatives of Rough Marsh-mallow in the genus Althaea include Armenian marshmallow, Common Marsh-Mallow, Palm-leaf marshmallow.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Althaea — 4 Species

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Armenian marshmallow
Althaea armeniaca
NE 🐾
Common Marsh-Mallow
Althaea officinalis
NT 🐾
Palm-leaf marshmallow
Althaea cannabina
NE
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Rough Marsh-mallow
Althaea hirsuta
NE
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