Althaea officinalis
Names: Greek “altho” means “cure”.
English: Marshmallow.
French: Guimauve officinale.
Botany: perennial; pale yellow, firm root; leaves short wide oval with 3 to 5 lobes and a serrated; flowers beautiful, delicate, pale pink, axillary; saline land.
Culture: magic, protective rituals, stimulator of psychic powers, attracts good spirits; voodoo use.