Pink Velvet-Mallow

• Scientific Name: Horsfordia Alata
• Common Name: Pink Velvet-Mallow
• 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=23
• Habitat: Washes
• Life Form: Shrub, medium
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Pink
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Oct.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Malvaceae (mallow family)