Small-leaf Globemallow (Small-leaved Globemallow)
Arches National Park Blooms in Arches National Park: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Habitat in Arches National Park: desert shrub and pinyon-juniper communities
Location seen: widespread along park road, around Visitor Center area
Other: The genus name, “Sphaeralcea”, is from “sphaira” which means “globe” and “alcea” which is the name of a related genus (hollyhock), thus referring to the spherical fruits. The species name, “parvifolia”, means “small-leaved”.
Cotton and okra (Hibiscus) are in this family. Source: www.nps.gov/arch/learn/nature/malvaceae_sphaeralcea_parvi...
Small-leaf Globemallow (Small-leaved Globemallow)
Arches National Park Blooms in Arches National Park: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Habitat in Arches National Park: desert shrub and pinyon-juniper communities
Location seen: widespread along park road, around Visitor Center area
Other: The genus name, “Sphaeralcea”, is from “sphaira” which means “globe” and “alcea” which is the name of a related genus (hollyhock), thus referring to the spherical fruits. The species name, “parvifolia”, means “small-leaved”.
Cotton and okra (Hibiscus) are in this family. Source: www.nps.gov/arch/learn/nature/malvaceae_sphaeralcea_parvi...