Narrow leaf globe mallow, Copper globemallow
Sphaeralcea angustifolia
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 60-90 cm tall. The leaves are narrow and 2.5-5 cm long. The flowers can be pink or red. They are cup shaped and have 5 petals.
There are about 60 Sphaeralcea species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are used for food.
Edible parts
Seeds ?
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Phymosia cuspidata (A. Gray) Britton; Sphaeralcea angustifolia var. lobata (Wooton) Kearney;