👉 The term "carthamus" is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. Carthamus, also known as marshmallow or marshmallow flower, is native to the southeastern United States and parts of Central America. Carthamus has a wide range of colors including white, yellow, pink, purple, blue, red, green, brown, orange, and black. These flowers are often used in various culinary preparations such as desserts, jams, and sauces. The genus Car