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Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Rydb.

Current-leaf Globe-mallow, Gooseberry-leaf Globe-mallow, Gooseberryleaf Globemallow

Malvaceae (Mallow Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: spgr2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Current-leaf globe-mallow or gooseberry-leaf globe-mallow is a densely white-hairy perennial with erect, 28-40 in. stems. Broad leaves are palmately five-cleft and then cleft again and toothed. The inflorescence is usually many-flowered. Flowers are five-petaled and orange to red.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf: Green
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Orange
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , ID , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA
Native Distribution: C. ID to s.c. WA, s. to UT, NV & Hot Springs Peak, Lassen Co., CA
Native Habitat: Dry, open or brushy, alkaline valleys & foothills; disturbed areas

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Dry, often volcanic or alkaline soil.
Conditions Comments: Drought tolerant.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Propagation

Description: Seeds exhibit a strong dormancy.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Additional resources

USDA: Find Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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