Etymology: Althaea: from the Greek althaino, "to cure," from the use of some species as medicines
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = NI USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Purple Sage - Ethnobotanical Information: Detailed usage, preparation, and other helpful information Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Kurt Stüber
from USDA Plants Website
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Kurt Stüber
Emmet J. Judziewicz