Scientific Name: Sphaeralcea ambigua
?Perennial native to the Sonoran Desert
?Browsed by bighorn sheep, and domestic sheep
?Tiny hairs on plants discourage herbivores
?Grow to about 3 ft
?Produces orange colored flowers. Many butterflies are attracted to the flowers and feed on the nectar
?The Common Checkered Skipper butterflies lay their eggs on this plant

Photos: To be added.

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