Sphaeralcea ambigua (Desert Globemallow)

Botanical name: Sphaeralcea ambigua

Common names: Desert Globemallow, Apricot Mallow

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: California

Sphaeralcea ambigua is cultivated as an ornamental plant by specialty plant nurseries for use in desert and drought tolerant gardens. Drought tolerant, grows well in alkaline soil. Some variations may appear with red, pink, violet or white blooms.

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.