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Oregon checker-mallow

Sidalcea oregana (Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray
Oregon checker-mallow
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Sidalcea oregana, known as Oregon checker-mallow, is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to several regions in North America, including British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as parts of the eastern United States and Europe. This species was first described in 1849.

Description

Sidalcea oregana is a member of the Malvaceae (mallow) family and is commonly referred to as Oregon checker-mallow. It is a flowering plant found in a range spanning parts of North America and Europe, including British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington, and regions such as Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. The species was first published in 1849.

Other common names

Oregon checker-mallowOregon checkerbloom

Distribution

Belgium · Flemish Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · British Columbia · California · Idaho · Montana · Nevada · New York · Oregon · Utah · Washington · Wyoming

Synonyms

Sidalcea oregana var. oreganaSida oregana

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