Iliamna longisepala long-sepal globemallow
Malvaceae Mallow Family
Globemallow is a funnel-shaped flower, numerous stamens fused into a central column, plant contains natural gums (mucilage) making leaves & stems slimy when crushed
Habitat: shrub-steppe to low elevation ponderosa pine forest. summer-late fall bloomer. Perennial- endemic to central Washington
Flowers: rose to purplish; in leaf axils on slender pedicels (1-5 cm.)
Leaves: palmately lobed into 5-7 triangular-shaped segments with rounded serrated teeth
Erect, 3-6 ft. tall
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- Calyx 3-parted with long lance-shaped bracteoles
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- fine, star-shaped hairs on leaf surfaces
