Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Herissantia crispa - Bladdermallow Herissantia crispa - Bladdermallow
Scientific Name: Herissantia crispa
Common Name: Bladdermallow, Herissantia, Curly Bladder Mallow
Flower Color: Pale orange-yellow
Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb, Annual, Perennial
Height: Sprawling to 3 feet (91 cm) tall
Date Observed: September 27, 2003
Notes: The 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wide flowers are borne singly in the leaf axils and have 5 petals and a fused cluster of stamens. The fruits are segmented, inflated, balloon-like, and dry to a papery brown. The leaves are hairy, green, toothed, and heart-shaped.
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