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Hollyhock - Alcea rosea

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Non-native Species

Global Rank: GU
State Rank: SNA
C-value: 1


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General Description
Stellate-pubescent biennial or perennial. Stems simple, erect, 1–2 m. Leaf blades orbicular, 8–30 cm wide, 5- to 7-lobed with a cordate base. Flowers in a spike-like raceme; involucel bracts triangular; petals ca. 5 cm long, white to rose or purple. Schizocarp with >15 sections (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).

Range Comments
Introduced from Eurasia. Collected in Lake County (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).

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References
  • Literature Cited AboveLegend:   View Online Publication
    • Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 771 p.
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    • Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2022. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants, Second Edition. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 779 p.
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