
MALLOW FAMILY II 
summer in woods, fallow fields and along roadsides at 4000-8000 ft. 
The leaflets fold together and “sleep” at night, as the clovers do. Both 
the common and the botanical names refer to the sour juice of the 
stems and leaves, and it is this quality that causes the Violet Wood 
Sorrel to be used in salads and pies. 
MALLOW FAMILY 
Ros—E MALtLtow SIDALCEA NEO-MEXICANA 
Plate 7, fig. 3 
The Rose Mallow bears rose-colored or rose-purple flowers from 
early summer to midsummer. The plants are 1-2 ft. tall and usually 
grow scattered. They are found in foothills and mountain valleys at 
6000-10000 ft. 
Rep MALLOow MALVASTRUM COCCINEUM 
Plate 7, fig. 7 
The Red Mallow is one of the most striking flowers of the plains 
and foothills. The vermilion blossoms grow in clusters which often 
give a vivid color to extensive areas. The plants occur at 3000-9000 
ft. and bloom throughout the summer. 
Poppy MALLow  CALLIRHOE INVOLUCRATA 
Plate 7, fig. 8 
The crimson blossoms of the Poppy Mallow are abundant on prai- 
ries and plains at 3000-6000 ft. They bloom in early summer and 
midsummer and usually make deep masses of color among the grasses. 
Their beauty amply warrants introduction into home gardens. 
