Stanleya pinnata
(Desert Prince’s Plume)
Stanleya pinnata, Along Rinrock Dr., Colorado National Monument, Mesa Co. 4318
Stanleya pinnata, Along Rinrock Dr., Colorado National Monument, Mesa Co. 4319
Stanleya pinnata, Along Rinrock Dr., Colorado National Monument, Mesa Co. 4333
Stanleya pinnata, Along Rinrock Dr., Colorado National Monument, Mesa Co. 4322
Stanleya pinnata, Along Rinrock Dr., Colorado National Monument, Mesa Co. 4335
Stanleya pinnata, Along Rinrock Dr., Colorado National Monument, Mesa Co. 4338
| 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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