Carolina mallow
plant
Also known as: Modiola caroliniana
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The Carolina mallow (Modiola caroliniana) is a weedy, creeping wildflower native to the southern United States. It belongs to the mallow family, Malvaceae, which also includes plants like hibiscus and musk mallow. While the marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) from this family was historically used to make marshmallow confections, the Carolina mallow is primarily noted for its weedy nature and wildflower status.12
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