Sphaeralcea fendleri var. fendleri
Illustrated
Synonyms: Sphaeralcea fendleri subsp. elongata Kearney S. fendleri var. elongata (Kearney) Kearney S. fendleri subsp. tripartita (Wooton & Standley) Kearney S. fendleri var. tripartita (Wooton & Standley) Kearney S. leiocarpa S. tripartita
Stems usually green, sometimes purple or black, sparsely pubescent. Leaf blades green to light green, surfaces sparsely pubescent. Petals red-orange. 2n = 10, 20.
Phenology: Flowering summer–fall.
Habitat: Forested areas
Elevation: 900–2500 m
Distribution
Ariz., Colo., Kans., N.Mex., Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).
Discussion
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Lower Taxa
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