Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy, San Juan Capistrano, CA. 5-03-09. © Joan Avise. |
Sidalcea sparsifolia Hairy 6-24 in. plant; dioecious (separate male and female plants). An uncommon perennial in grassy openings of coastal sagescrub, oak woodlands and chaparral. The genus likes moist rich meadows near streams and along north slopes of mountains. Back to Malvaceae of Orange County, California |
Leafless flowering stems (scapes). Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy, San Juan Capistrano, CA. 5-03-09. © Joan Avise. |
Pointed hairy bracts fused at the base. Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy, San Juan Capistrano, CA. 5-03-09. © Joan Avise. |