Owens valley checkerbloom

Sidalcea covillei is an uncommon species of flowering plant in the mallow family known by the common names Owens Valley sidalcea, and Owens Valley checkerbloom. It is endemic to the Owens Valley of Inyo County, California, where it grows on alkali flats and in alkaline meadows and springs. While it is limited to this single valley, it is known from 42 sites there, and several populations are relatively large, but are greatly diminished by historical standards.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Owens valley checkerbloom being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Sidalcea neomexicana
• Sidalcea sparsifolia
• Sidalcea oregana
• Sidalcea robusta
• Sidalcea glaucescens
• Sidalcea multifida

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Family

Malvaceae

Genus

Sidalcea

Species

Sidalcea covillei

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