annual checkerbloom
Sidalcea calycosa M.E.Jones
Sidalcea calycosa is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family, commonly called annual checkerbloom. It is native to California and was first described in 1883 by M.E. Jones.
Description
Sidalcea calycosa, also known as checker mallow or vernal pool checkerbloom, is a member of the mallow family. It is an annual plant found in California. This species is part of the genus Sidalcea and is recognized by its seasonal blooming pattern.
Other common names
annual checkerbloom
Distribution
California