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Sphaeralcea orcuttii Rose

Globemallow

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: sand dunes, sandy areas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: lanceolate or hastate
leaf surface3: velvety
leaf margin3: lobed
Flower color2: orange
Flowering period2: spring
Armament2, 3: spineless
Status: locally common
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Yuma area and southeastern California

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