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Wildflower in December Native to the warm, dry regions of the U.S. and Mexico, this shrubby drought tolerant perennial features showy coral-colored flowers in loose clusters and soft, fuzzy gray-green foliage. Often blooms year-round in mild winter climates. Adored by hummingbirds. Fall,Geotagged,Sphaeralcea ambigua,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Wildflower in December

Native to the warm, dry regions of the U.S. and Mexico, this shrubby drought tolerant perennial features showy coral-colored flowers in loose clusters and soft, fuzzy gray-green foliage. Often blooms year-round in mild winter climates. Adored by hummingbirds.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    A most beautiful contrast, Stephen! Posted 6 years ago
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      Stephen Philips
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      Thanks Ferdy! Posted 6 years ago

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The Desert globemallow

Sphaeralcea ambigua is a member of the genus "Sphaeralcea" in the mallow family. It is a perennial shrub native to parts of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico in the U.S.; and Sonora and Baja California in northwest Mexico.

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Similar species: Malvales
Species identified by Stephen Philips
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By Stephen Philips

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Uploaded Dec 9, 2018. Captured Dec 9, 2018 13:43 in Unnamed Road, Tucson, AZ 85739, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 5DS R
  • f/10.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO100
  • 348mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.