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| Scientific Name | Sida ciliaris | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SICA |
| Common Name | Bracted Fanpetals, Bracted Sida | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 21735 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | Flora of North America Ref. | Click Here | Description |
Habitat: Sandy or clay soils in open areas along roadsides, in pastures and disturbed sites.
Plant: Spreading perennial with several to many hairy, branched stems about 1 ft. long.
Leaves: Alternate, petiolate stem leaves, narrowly-elliptic to almost round, 3/8 to 1-1/8 inches long; upper portion with serrate margins. Inflorescence: Salmon-pink to red-orange flowers about 1-1/8 inches across, 5 petals; hairy, leaf-like bracts. Bloom Period: April to December. References: Flora of North America and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
