The sweet treats you know and love aren't the only marshmallows in town. Fact checked by Jillian Dara Did you ever wonder where marshmallows get their name? The squishy, sweet white cylinders that ...

The desert globe mallow, Sphaeralcea ambigua, is one of my favorite flowering shrubs. It is native to our Sonoran Desert, and is a great pollinator plant. It’s also a gorgeous addition to your garden.