Similar Species: Sphaeralcea laxa is sympatric and distinguished by its open, paniculate inflorescence, longer calyx (7-11 mm long at anthesis), and shorter pubescence.
Conservation Considerations: Field surveys for this species are needed to determine its ecological amplitude, population sizes, and potential threats to occupied habitats.
Additional specimens of Sphaeralcea wrightii and systematic studies are needed to further clarify its relationship to S.
Grygiel, Carolyn E; Bonham, Charles D.; Redente, Edward F. Combined effects of environmental and agronomic factors on the invasion patterns of Sphaeralcea coccinea (Nutt.) Rydb.
Webb, William M.; Guthery, Fred S. Response of wildlife food plants to spring discing of mesquite rangeland in northwest Texas.
It is stable here in the ground and in containers.
Sphaeralcea munroana's foliage color is Lt-green, and type is Deciduous.
If the numbers are zero, there is a reason.
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Research & Extension Center Virtual Herbarium - Narrowleaf Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea angustifolia var. angustifolia)(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Research and Extension Center Virtual Herbarium - Narrowleaf Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea angustifolia var.
Narrowleaf Globe Mallow can be found in sandy or rocky soils preferably limestone or gypsum of the Edwards Plateau.
It can be found blooming from the spring into the fall.
The Sphaeralcea Shell Pink, 'Sphaeralcea hybrid', a Proven Selections plant, is a very vigorous trailing plant with a silvery foliage and single pink flowers, similar to Mallow.
The plant is vase-like and the stems originate from the center of the plant.
For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.