bull mallow

Malva nicaeensis

Member of mallows (genus Malva)
mallow family (family Malvaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
pale purple in flowering plants

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• petals 5–12 mm, veins generally dark
• sepals 4–6 mm
• epicalyx segments widely lanceolate to ovate, relatively broad and close to each other, bases fused to calyx
• fruit is reticulated
• stem densely hairy, usually erect but may be matted down (e.g. if squashed on a road)

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Chris’s observations: 4 (3 are research grade)

Locations:

• Coyote Lake / Harvey Bear Ranch CP: 2
• La Honda Creek OSP
• Santa Teresa CP

Months:

• Apr.: 2
• May: 0
• Jun.: 2

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora