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Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia
Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Rydb.
Gooseberryleaf Globemallow, Current-leaf Globe-mallow, Gooseberry-leaf Globe-mallow
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: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 40 inches tall.
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , OrangeBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , ID , NM , NV , OR , UT , WANative 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: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Dry, often volcanic or alkaline soil.
Conditions Comments: Drought tolerant.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Seeds exhibit a strong dormancy.Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
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
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-28Research By: TWC Staff