New Mexico Prairie Mallow, Salt spring checkerbloom, Thurber's checkerbloom

Sidalcea neomexicana

Physical Characteristics

Sidalcea neomexicana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - Wyoming, New Mexico, California, Idaho and Arizona.

Habitats

Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked as greens[155, 183].

Medicinal Uses

Miscellany A cold infusion of the plant has been used in the treatment of internal injuries[257].

Known Hazards

None known