Desert Globemallow, Mal De Ojo

  • Scientific Name: Sphaeralcea Ambigua Ssp. Ambigua
  • Common Name: Desert Globemallow, Mal De Ojo
  • References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, C.J.S. Davis, and R. Lindley. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 16. Eudicots: Malpighiaceae to Moraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-60: 1-54. Published 5 November 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
  • References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/60PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt16Mfams.pdf#page=34
  • Habitat: Washes, roadsides, disturbed areas
  • Life Form: Forb, perennial
  • Leaf Description: Alternate simple rough leaves
  • Flower Color: Orange, white or whitish
  • Flowering Period: Most of year
  • Spines: Spineless
  • Rarity: Common, widespread
  • Family: Malvaceae (mallow family)