Gooseberry-leaf globemallow

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

Drought tolerant native perennial forb to subshrub with orange-red flowers, blooming May to August. Occurs in clay to gravel soils of dry open desert shrub and woodland habitats; up to 8,000 ft. elevation. Known to colonize roadsides and disturbance; increases after fire. Competitive with cheatgrass and other annual weeds. Use in restoration and revegetation. Palatable to ungulates. Pollinated by native bees and wasps.