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The plant whose roots once made marshmallows, before sugar and gelatin staged a hostile takeover.
original recipeAncient Egyptians whipped its sap into honeyed treats
botanical clanCousin to okra, cotton, and hibiscus
edible everythingLeaves, flowers, and roots are all eaten
folk medicineSoothing mucilage calmed sore throats for centuries
wild weedCommon mallow thrives uninvited in sidewalks worldwide