Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Sidalcea malviflora (Checker Bloom)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Sidalcea malviflora (Checker Bloom). NATIVE. Pictured in late spring.
Sidalcea malviflora (Checker Bloom). NATIVE. Pictured in late spring.
Sidalcea malviflora (Checker Bloom). NATIVE. Pictured in late spring.
Sidalcea malviflora (Checker Bloom). NATIVE. Pictured in late spring.