MALLOW FAMILY
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Rose Mallow Sidalcea neo-mexicana
Plate 7, fig. 3
The Rose Mallow bears rose-colored or rose-purple flowers from early summer to midsummer. The plants are 1-2 ft. tall and usually grow scattered. They are found in foothills and mountain valleys at 6000-10000 ft.
Red Mallow Malvastrum coccineum
Plate 7, fig. 7
The Red Mallow is one of the most striking flowers of the plains and foothills. The vermilion blossoms grow in clusters which often give a vivid color to extensive areas. The plants occur at 3000-9000 ft. and bloom throughout the summer.
Poppy Mallow Callirhoe involucrata
Plate 7, fig. 8
The crimson blossoms of the Poppy Mallow are abundant on prairies and plains at 3000-6000 ft. They bloom in early summer and midsummer and usually make deep masses of color among the grasses. Their beauty amply warrants introduction into home gardens.
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