Latin name: Sidalcea sparsifolia (C.L. Hitchc.) S.R. Hill Pronunciation: si-DAL-see-a spar-si-FO-lee-a Common name: Few-leaved checkerbloom Family: Malvaceae (Mallow) Habitat: Generally open, dry places in forest or scrub below 3000', grassy slopes and mesas near the coast Blooming period: March to June Name derivations: 1) Sidalcea 2) sparsifolia Formerly Sidalcea malviflora ssp. sparsifolia |
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