chaparral checkerbloom

Sidalcea hickmanii Greene

Sidalcea hickmanii is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family, commonly known as chaparral checkerbloom. It is native to California and Oregon, where it grows in chaparral and similar habitats. The species was first described by Greene in 1887.

Description

Sidalcea hickmanii belongs to the genus Sidalcea and is part of the Malvaceae family, which includes mallows and related plants. It is a herbaceous perennial that is adapted to the dry, shrub-dominated environments of California and Oregon. The plant is known for its showy flowers and is a part of the native flora in these regions. The species was first published in 1887 by the botanist Greene, who provided its scientific name and initial description.