Malacothamnus densiflorus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Malacothamnus densiflorus |
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Malacothamnus
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densiflorus
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The Yellowstem Bushmallow (Malacothamnus densiflorus) is a beautiful flowering plant. It is also known as the yellow stem bush mallow. This plant belongs to the mallow family, which includes many well-known flowers.
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Where the Yellowstem Bushmallow Lives
Native Home of This Plant
The Yellowstem Bushmallow is a special plant because it is endemic to a specific area. This means it naturally grows only in the Peninsular Ranges. These mountain ranges are found in southwestern California and northwestern Baja California in Mexico.
Part of the Chaparral Community
This plant is an important part of the chaparral plant community. Chaparral is a type of natural area with many shrubs and small trees. It is common in dry, warm places like California. The plants in chaparral areas are good at living with little water.
What the Yellowstem Bushmallow Looks Like
General Appearance of the Plant
The Yellowstem Bushmallow is a type of shrub. A shrub is a woody plant that is smaller than a tree. It has many slender branches. This plant can grow up to about 2 metres (6.6 ft) tall. That's about as tall as a tall person!
Stems and Leaves
Its stems are covered in thin or thick yellowish or tan hairs. These hairs give the plant a soft, fuzzy look. The leaves are thick and feel a bit like leather. They are oval in shape and usually a few centimeters long. Some leaves might even have small lobes or divisions.
Flowers of the Bushmallow
The flowers of the Yellowstem Bushmallow grow in a spikelike cluster. This means they are arranged closely along a stem, looking a bit like a spike. The flowers are a pale pink color. Each petal is about a centimeter long and can be oval or somewhat triangular. These pretty flowers make the plant stand out in its natural habitat.
