Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Sphaeralcea ambigua - Desert Globemallow (White-flowered) Sphaeralcea ambigua - Desert Globemallow (White-flowered)
Scientific Name: Sphaeralcea ambigua
Common Name: Desert Globemallow
Flower Color: Orange, pink, white, violet, red
Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb, Perennial
Height: To 40 inches (102 cm) tall
Date Observed: March 27, 2004
Notes: The 5-petaled flowers are 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) across. The leaves are tri-lobed, covered in tiny hairs, and have ruffled and scalloped edges. These mounding plants have a variety of flower colors and a long blooming season. They can be used as attractive plants for a xeriscape garden.
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