mallow

Soft-leaved pink bloomer

Mallow is a plant with pink or purple flowers and soft, downy leaves, found in temperate regions.

The family includes hollyhocks, hibiscus, and okra.

Marshmallows were originally made from the mucilaginous root of the marsh mallow plant, though modern versions use gelatin instead.

medicinal

poultice

Moist healing application

demulcentSubstance that soothes inflammation
emollientSubstance that softens skin
soothingReducing distress or discomfort

mucilaginous · inflammation · herbal tea · compress · salve · folk medicine · digestive aid · skin irritation · wound healing · respiratory

plant

hollyhock

Tall spike-flowering mallow

hibiscusTropical flowering shrub
okraEdible mucilaginous pod
cottonPlant fiber for textiles

cacao · linden · mucilage

flower

pink

Pale red hue

purpleHue between crimson and azure
whiteAbsence of pigment
petalsColored bloom segments

veined · cup-shaped · bloom · ornamental · garden · wildflower · hedgerow · meadow · pollinator · decorative

texture

soft

Yielding to touch

velvetySoft and smooth-textured
downyHaving soft, fine texture
mucilaginousThick, sticky, slippery

silky · smooth · yielding · tender · delicate · pliable · supple

confection

fluffiness

Soft, airy quality

toastingBrowning by heat
campfireOutdoor fire for gathering
s'moresCampfire dessert sandwich

hot cocoa · pillowy · melt · squish · roasting · sweetness · gelatin · whipped · candy · confectionery

Categories

foraged foodsdandelion, blackberries, blueberries, nuts, mushrooms
weedsdandelion, crabgrass, thistle, nettles, ragweed
Bible plantsacacia, almond, almond blossom, almond tree, aloe
fiber plantsflax, hemp, sisal, jute, ramie
foraged greensdandelion greens, lamb's quarters, purslane, chickweed, nettle
host plantsmilkweed, nettle, nettles, passionflower, pipevine

Phrases

wild mallow

Family

marshmallow, mallows

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G