Sphaeralcea Coccinea (Noun)
Meaning
False mallow of western United States having racemose red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Malvastrum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sphaeralcea coccinea, commonly known as scarlet globemallow, is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- The plant is also known as cowboy's delight and has vibrant red flowers with five petals, belonging to the family Malvaceae.
- In some taxonomic classifications, Sphaeralcea coccinea is sometimes placed in the genus Malvastrum.
- The plant is known to grow in dry, open areas with full sun, such as desert landscapes and plains.
- Sphaeralcea coccinea produces showy red flowers arranged in racemes that bloom from March to July in the southwestern United States.