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Sidalcea malviflora  (DC.) A. Gray  ssp. patula  C. L. Hitchc.
Siskiyou checkerbloom
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Sidalcea malviflora ssp. patula is a perennial herb (rhizomatous) that is native to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
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Observation Search
~70 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Parent: Sidalcea malviflora
Genus: Sidalcea
Family: Malvaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS

Information about  Sidalcea malviflora ssp. patula from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (SIMAP)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/03/2025).