Sphaeralcea laxa Woot. & Standl.  
Family: Malvaceae
caliche globemallow,  more...
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Plant: Perennial forb or subshrub to 70 cm; herbage stellate pubescent Leaves: leaves alternate, ovate-triangular, 3-lobed, 3-5 cm long Flowers: inflorescence racemose-paniculate, many-flowered; corolla orange, petals 10-12 mm long Fruit: a schizocarp, breaking into 9-17 segments.
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Patrick Alexander  
Sphaeralcea laxa image
Patrick Alexander  
Sphaeralcea laxa image
Arizona State University Herbarium  
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Desert Botanical Garden  
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