Wild Hollyhock
Sidalcea neomexicana

Family: Mallow (Malvaceae)
AKA: New Mexico Checker Mallow, Salt Spring Checkerbloom
Photo taken on: July 7, 2004
Location: Almont, GV, CO
Life Zones: Foothills to montane
Habitat: Moist meadows

Grows to 3 feet high in colonies with flowers growing in a spike resembling a miniature hollyhock. Upper leaves are deeply divided into narrow segments. Lower leaves are round and toothed.

Flora of North America reference.