Wildflowers of Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains Tree Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae

Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Malacothamnus palmeri 'Hanging Valley' Common Name Hanging Valley Bush Mallow Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected from Spooner's Mesa (San Diego County) along the Tijuana River estuary near Mexico by Dylan Hannon Natural Habitat Chaparral

3 (threatened) Growth Habit Rounded

As development moves into oak woodland areas

A compact selection with a nice sculpted form

Wildflowers of Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains Tree Plant Characteristics Family Name MalvaceaeDescribes over 600 species with one or more photos of each. Arranged alphabetically by plant family, the plants are described, summarized, and illustrated to facilitate learning. Similar plant specifies are mentioned and their differences highlighted. Includes section on geology, geography, flower parts, scientific names, plant communities, and places to go wildflower watching, all accompanied by photographs and illustrations. Though technical terms