Plant

Red false mallow

Sphaeralcea coccinea
Plant
Red false mallow
Habitat
Marias River
Conservation
Apparently secure
First Observed
1806-07-20

Shamans chewed leaves and stems into a paste and spread on arms to protect from burns. Used to treat burns of others.

Recent sightings

Where it’s being seen today

14 research-grade iNaturalist observations between 2021–2025. Most recent: 2025-08-09. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.

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