Sphaeralcea angustifolia
(Narrow-leaf Globemallow)
Sphaeralcea angustifolia, Lajitas Airport Trails, Brewster Co. 5195/5208
Sphaeralcea angustifolia, Lajitas Airport Trails, Brewster Co. 5273/5297
Sphaeralcea angustifolia, Lubbock Lake Landmark, Lubbock Co. 2528
Sphaeralcea angustifolia, Scenic Loop Trail, San Angelo State Park, Tom Green Co. 06851
Sphaeralcea angustifolia, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 4670
Sphaeralcea angustifolia, Terlingua Abajo, Big Bend National Park 4533
Sphaeralcea angustifolia, Scenic Loop Trail, San Angelo State Park, Tom Green Co. 06850
Sphaeralcea angustifolia, Scenic Loop Trail, San Angelo State Park, Tom Green Co. 06852
| Scientific Name | Sphaeralcea angustifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SPAN3 |
| Common Name | Narrow-leaf Globemallow | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 21915 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy, rocky limestone or gypsum soils in washes, drainages, roadsides and disturbed areas. Plant: Erect, stout, hairy perennial 1 to 5 feet tall, few to numerous stems, mostly unbranched. Leaves: Alternate, thick, lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate to linear-lanceolate 1-1/2 to 6 inches long and up to 1-3/4-inches wide, usually less; edges with rounded teeth. Inflorescence: Single or clustered flowers 1-1/4 inch across, 5 petals, cupped, orange to pink to lavender, stamens united in center around the stigma, typical of many of the Mallow family. Bloom Period: Usually April to October but can bloom other times with rain. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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