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Sphaeralcea angustifolia
Narrowleaf globemallow is a pretty flower with long, narrow leaves and bright orange or pink blooms. It grows in sunny places and can be found in deserts and grasslands.
Habitat: Desert, Grasslands
The narrowleaf globemallow has slender, upright stems covered in soft hairs, bearing narrow, often toothed, gray-green leaves. Its striking, cup-shaped flowers typically range from bright orange to apricot, sometimes with a pinkish hue.
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Common
Danger
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Wow! Its flowers can actually change from bright orange to pinkish as they get older!
Wow! Its super skinny leaves help it stand out from its rounder-leaf mallow relatives!
Wow! Native American tribes traditionally used parts of this plant for soothing remedies!
Wow! This tough plant is sometimes called 'Desert Mallow' because it loves dry, sunny places!
The narrowleaf globemallow can grow incredibly long taproots that dive deep into the soil to find water, helping it survive hot, dry spells.
It has tiny hairs covering its leaves and stems, which act like a fuzzy shield to reduce water loss and protect it from harsh sunlight.
Apis mellifera
Bees visit its bright flowers for nectar and pollen.

Danaus plexippus
Butterflies feed on the sweet nectar from its blooms.

Lepus californicus
Jackrabbits may browse on its leaves and stems.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
30-150 cm
30-60 cm
1.5-2.5 cm
Spring to Fall
Yes
None
Perennial
Insect
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