Malvastrum bicuspidatum
Shrubby False Mallow, Sonoran Desert False Mallow
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Originating in North America, Malvastrum bicuspidatum (commonly known as Shrubby False Mallow or Sonoran Desert false mallow) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms