Sphaeralcea laxa
Caliche Globemallow
Also known as: Sphaeralcea fendleri var. dissecta (A.Gray) S.Watson, 1878 +3 more
- Sphaeralcea fendleri var. dissecta (A.Gray) S.Watson, 1878
- Sphaeralcea incana f. dissecta Cockerell, 1902
- Sphaeralcea incana var. dissecta A.Gray
- Sphaeralcea ribifolia Wooton & Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Sphaeralcea laxa (commonly known as Caliche globemallow) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas