Sphaeralcea coccinea
(Scarlet Globemallow)
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Picture Canyon, Comanche National Grassland, Baca Co. 9788
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Divide Rd., Uncompahgre Plateau, Mesa Co. 4477
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Pawnee Buttes Trail, Pawnee National Grassland, Weld Co. 7323
Sphaeralcea coccinea, FR 503, Uncompahgre Plateau, Montrose Co. 2863
Sphaeralcea coccinea, FR 503, Uncompahgre Plateau, Montrose Co. 3014
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Divide Rd., Uncompahgre Plateau, Mesa Co. 4482
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Picture Canyon, Comanche National Grassland, Baca Co. 9791
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Divide Rd., Uncompahgre Plateau, Mesa Co. 4478
| Scientific Name | Sphaeralcea coccinea | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SPCO |
| Common Name | Scarlet Globemallow | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 21920 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Life zones and habitat: Plains to montane (3500 to 9000 ft.); dry gravelly or rocky soils in open areas on hillsides, prairies, roadsides. Plant: Upright perennial with multiple hairy stems, up to 20 inches tall, normally much shorter. Leaves: Alternate, wide petiolate leaves up to 2 inches long, deeply dissected into 3 to 5 lobes that have curled edges and may be lobed in turn. Inflorescence: Coral-pink to orange-red flowers, solitary or in clusters, 1-5/8 inch across, 5 petals, many yellow anthers. Bloom Period: May to September. References: "Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains" by Carl Schreier, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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