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Abutilon malacum

Yellow Indian Mallow

Life form2, 3: forb, perennial
Habitat: rocky slopes, mountains
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: cordate or ovate or orbicular
leaf surface3: velvety hairy
leaf margin3: toothed
Flower color2: yellow
Flowering period2: Feb. to Oct.
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Malvaceae (mallow family)
Status: locally common
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Barry M. Goldwater Range
      Sonoran Desert National Monument

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