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Desert Globemallow

Sphaeralcea ambigua

Description:

The leaves of these plants are spirally arranged, and usually palmate or toothed. Both stems and leaves are downy. Like other Malvaceae, the flowers are saucer- or cup-shaped, with the stamens joined into a column in the center.

Habitat:

Most originate in the drier regions of North America.

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1 Comment

athompson991279
athompson991279 11 years ago

Beautiful picture!

drmo
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drmo

Globe, Arizona, USA

Spotted on Aug 21, 2010
Submitted on Jun 27, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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