Sphaeralcea angustifolia (Cav.) G.Don

A common species in moist lowland habitats & on roadsides, found from the southern Plains to southeastern California. The narrow leaves are the simplest identifying feature.

Flowers, west of Tularosa, Otero County, New Mexico, 15 Sep 2008.



A cauline leaf west of Tularosa, 15 Sep 2008.



Plant habit west of Tularosa, 15 Sep 2008.



A flower at Mesilla Bosque State Park, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 16 Aug 2008.



Flowering stems at Mesilla Bosque State Park, 16 Aug 2008.



A cauline leaf at Mesilla Bosque State Park, 16 Aug 2008.

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