Spreading Fanpetals

Sida abutifolia

Sida abutifolia is a plant in the family Malvaceae.
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http://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=606 Fall,Geotagged,Sida abutifolia,Spreading Fanpetals,United States

Appearance

Plant: perennial herb; Stellate-pubescent and usually with simple hairs 1-2 mm long Leaves: ovate to oblong, crenate, up to 1.5 cm long (occasionally larger)

Flowers: solitary in the leaf axils on slender pedicels; calyx 4-5(-7) mm long; petals white, 5-6 mm long; styles 5 Fruit:

FRUITS oblate-conical schizocarp, pubescent, 5 mm diameter; mericarps 5, with apical spines 0-0.5 mm long; S

SEEDS solitary, glabrous

Habitat

Arid, sandy plains and on roadsides; 750-1800 m (2500-6000 ft); flowering throughout the year

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http://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=606
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderMalvales
FamilyMalvaceae
GenusSida
SpeciesSida abutifolia