species 1,624 observations
Gooseberryleaf Globemallow
Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia
Field notes
Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family known by the common name gooseberryleaf globemallow. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in the Great Basin and surrounding regions. It grows in sagebrush, woodlands, playas, and the canyons of the upper Colorado River. It is common in disturbed areas, such as habitat recently cleared by wildfire.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Northern White-Skipper, Common Streaky-Skipper, West Coast Lady, Small Checkered-Skipper
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Globe Mallow Bee, Ochraceous Chimney Bee, Calliopsis subalpina, Globemallow Andrena
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mourning Dove, Wild Turkey
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Tiny Small Carpenter, Pacific Coast Small Carpenter, Globemallow Cellophane Bee, Tripartite Sweat Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.