SNAPPED: Gray Globemallow (Sphaeralcea incana)

Gray Globemallow (Sphaeralcea incana). Photo: Ashley Brown

Gray Globemallow is a member of the Mallow family, which has around 1,500 species, including; Rose-of-Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), Hollyhock (Althaea rosea), and the vegetable Okra (Hibiscus esculentus).

Gray Globemallow, a desert-loving perennial, can grow as large as 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide. One stalk can hold many small, vibrant orange, cup-shaped flowers.

The flowers are a source of food for butterflies and bees. In addition, indigenous people use Gray Globemallow leaves and flowers in an herbal tea to treat respiratory and digestion issues.

Learn more about Gray Globemallows.