Check the listing for details. Marshmallow Root Wild Crafted Cut ~ Freshly Packed USA Free Ship. Condition: New. Listed at 7.95 USD. Wild Crafted Marshmallow Root Cut - choose from 2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz & 1 lb. Common marshmallow (also written as marsh mallow) is a flowering plant that produces flat, disc-shaped fruits commonly referred to as "cheeses." The foliage of the plant dies back in the fall, but the fibrous roots are perennial.Marshmallow has a long history of use as a culinary and medicinal plant that spans more than 2,000 years. The ancient Romans considered marshmallow to be a delicacy and had a preference for eating the roasted roots of the plant as a vegetable. In Syria and in other parts of the world periodically affected by famine, marshmallow is an abundant and life-saving alternative when traditional crops fail. Because inhabitants may have to survive on plant sources for food for weeks at a time, marshmallow roots, par-boiled and then pan-fried in butter with onions, is common fare at such times. Each order is packaged in mylar or aluminum foil bag sealed. Free delivery takes approx. 5 to 7 business days depending on carrier local workload. For faster delivery, please select USPS priority shipping.