Malvella sagittifolia
(Arrowleaf Mallow)
Malvella sagittifolia, The Nature Conservancy north of Marathon, Brewster Co. 5304
Malvella sagittifolia, The Nature Conservancy north of Marathon, Brewster Co. 5300
Malvella sagittifolia, The Nature Conservancy north of Marathon, Brewster Co. 5223
Malvella sagittifolia, The Nature Conservancy north of Marathon, Brewster Co. 5214
Malvella sagittifolia, The Nature Conservancy north of Marathon, Brewster Co. 5217
Malvella sagittifolia, The Nature Conservancy north of Marathon, Brewster Co. 5307
Malvella sagittifolia, The Nature Conservancy north of Marathon, Brewster Co. 5308
| Scientific Name | Malvella sagittifolia (Sida leprosa var. sagittifolia) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MASA3 |
| Common Name | Arrowleaf Mallow, Arrowleaf Scurfy Sida | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 21847 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Clay, igneous or saline soils in flats, open and rocky areas. Plant: Low, trailing perennial with scaley stems that are up to 18 inches long. Leaves: Narrow triangular leaves 5/8 to 1-3/8 inches long, usually 3 to 5 times as long as wide with 2 to 4 hastate lobes near the bases; silvery scales on surfaces. Inflorescence: Solitary, white, cup-shaped flowers up to 1-3/8 inches across with 5 petals arising from leaf axils; white stamens and style with 7 or 8 branches; normally white petals may be slightly yellow and become pinkish in age. Bloom Period: Spring through fall. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, Flora of North America, SEINet and Sida leprosa var. sagittifolia in "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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