Althaea Collection

Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis
5855052 Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis; (add.info.: Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Marsh mallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4986814 Marsh mallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Mallow, Alcea vulgaris minor, and marshmallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667969 Mallow, Alcea vulgaris minor, and marshmallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph
FLO4995291 Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

19th-century illustration showing a spike of Hollyhock flowers; (Althaea). 1853
5311503 19th-century illustration showing a spike of Hollyhock flowers; (Althaea). 1853; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG

Marshmallow officinale - Marsh mallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by
FLO4618101 Marshmallow officinale - Marsh mallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Claves

Althaea, 1821/22. Creator: Henry Pierce Bone
Althaea, 1821/22

Marshmallow, Wild Marshmallow or White Mallow - Marsh mallow, Althaea officinalis
FLO4603450 Marshmallow, Wild Marshmallow or White Mallow - Marsh mallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois

Hybrid abutilon, Abutilon pictum (Abutilon venoso x striatum.). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne

Mallow or Malva species
Garden mallow, Althaea rosea, Mr. Munros malva, Malva munroana, and narrow-leaved mallow, Malva angustifolia. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane

Mallow, and marshmallow, Althaea officinalis
Mallow, Alcea vulgaris minor, and marshmallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Marshmallow and purple honeycreeper
Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis 1, and purple honeycreeper, Cyanerpes caeruleus 2. Guimauve, Guitguit. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti after an illustration by A

Marsh mallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Hollyhock, Alcea rosea (Althaea rosea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 707
Lepidoptera: Eubolia cervinaria = Larentia clavaria (The Mallow) [Plant: Althaea officinalis (Marsh-mallow)] Date: 1824-39

Oenus King of Calydon makes a sacrifice to the gods (engraving)
3480565 Oenus King of Calydon makes a sacrifice to the gods (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Oenus King of Calydon makes a sacrifice to the gods)

Hollyhocks, plate 54 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving)
STC176412 Hollyhocks, plate 54 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

ATALANTA AND MELEAGER. The birth of Meleager. Copper engraving, Dutch, 18th century, after a painting by Charles Le Brun (1619-1690)

Althaea officinalis, marshmallow, marsh mallow, or common marshmallow. Colored engraving

Common marshmallow, Althaea officinalis.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Picture No. 10899476
Rough Mallow (Malva setigera = Althaea hirsuta) Date:

Hollyhock - Malvaceae - Alcea (Malva hortensis) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Marshmallow - Althaea by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Marshmallow - Althaea. Colored engraving

Althaea officinalis, marsh mallow plant

Malva sp. mallow plants
Plate 25 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

ATALANTA AND MELEAGER. Meleagers mother, Althaea, burns the brand. Copper engraving, Dutch, 18th century, after a painting by Charles Le Brun (1619-1690)

Plants / Althaea Rosea
HOLLYHOCK

Flowers, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Plants / Hibiscus Syriacus
Syrian Hibiscus or Althaea Fruter

Althaea Officinalis
MARSH MALLOW

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"Althaea: A Journey Through History and Nature" Step into the enchanting world of Althaea, a captivating plant with a rich history. Known by many names such as Marshmallow, Wild Marshmallow, or White Mallow, Althaea officinalis has intrigued botanists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. The story begins with the mythological tale of Meleager's demise. Legend has it that Althaea played a pivotal role in his fate. This delicate flower holds secrets that intertwine with ancient narratives. Intriguingly depicted in handcoloured stipple copperplate engravings by Lambert Junior from drawings by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton, the beauty of this plant is brought to life. Its vibrant colors and intricate details are captured flawlessly. Althaea's allure extends beyond its appearance; it possesses medicinal properties too. Hybrid abutilon (Abutilon pictum) and various Mallow species are closely related to this remarkable herbaceous perennial. The healing powers associated with these plants have been recognized throughout history. From Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) to Purple Honeycreeper, Althaea officinalis shares its habitat with diverse creatures who find solace amidst its petals. It serves as both shelter and sustenance for them—a testament to nature's interconnectedness. Leonhart Fuchs immortalized Marshmallow-Althaea through his botanical illustrations in "De historia stirpium commentarii insignes. " His detailed depictions showcase the plant's unique characteristics—its softness juxtaposed against its strength. Curtis British Entomology Plate 707 further highlights the significance within ecosystems—an essential resource for insects seeking nourishment or refuge on their journey through life. Even Oenus King of Calydon acknowledged the importance when he made sacrifices to appease the gods—an act of reverence for the plant's divine qualities.