Sphaeralcea coccinea
(Caliche Globemallow)
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Wild Horse Trail, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 7895
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Wild Horse Trail, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 7909
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Palo Duro Canyon State Park 8630
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Wild Horse Trail, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 7900
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Palo Duro Canyon State Park 8646
| Scientific Name | Sphaeralcea coccinea | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SPCO |
| Common Name | Caliche Globemallow, Scarlet Globemallow | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 21920 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry caliche, gypsum and sandy-clay soils; open areas on hillsides, prairies. Plant: Upright perennial multiple hairy stems, up to 20 inches tall, normally much shorter. Leaves: Alternate, wide petiolate leaves up to 2 inches long, palmately-divided with lobes that may be further divided or lobed (i.e. pedate); curled edges. Inflorescence: Coral-pink to orange-red flowers, solitary or in clusters, 1-5/8 inch across, 5 petals, many yellow anthers. Bloom Period: April to August. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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