Flowers emerge clusters of buds on a tall stalk. Flowers held on individual stems as they open. Flowers have four petals that are narrowed at the base. Petals are veined with a dark violet and are about 1" across. White and lavender colored flowers on same plant. Leaves are broad and closer to ground, bushy. Stalks are branched with bud heads at tips.
This plant was about 20" tall. It was growing in a property that used to be an orchard. Property is in Placer Co. between the cities of Roseville and Lincoln, in the unincorporated area. I noticed other plants like this in the area, especially near fence lines and the edges of roads. Many were yellow or purple flowered.
Massive Bush Mallow plant growing at Ventura River Preserve.
This was the only one I found blooming but there were acres of these bush mallows growing in the Woolsey Fire scar.
Bella mariposita, se alcanza a distinguir la textura de su cuerpo, sus antenas frágiles y su ojo muy observador, no se como se llama.
Feeding on Alkali Heliotrope.
In Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Sunny day in the 80’s F.
Feeding at Coyote Mint flowers on West face of Liebel Peak in the Piute Mountains. Caught and released. Looks very much like small S. Callippe I found at the summit of Tehachapi Mountain last July. Elevation 7500+ ft. Sunny day in the 90’s F.
Many of these small sized Fritillaries feeding at hillside meadow. Near McGill Camp trail in large patch of Brewer’s Coyote Mint on Mt. Pinos. Probably ssp. Macaria. Sunny day in the 70’s F.
On Poodle Dog bushes near Sespe Creek. Sunny day in the 70’s F.
Feeding at Coyote Mint flowers on sunny hillside clearing at Tehachapi Mountain Park Campground. Many butterflies feeding at these flowers. Sunny day in the 70’s F.
Feeding at Coyote Mint flowers on sunny hillside clearing at Tehachapi Mountain Park Campground. Many butterflies feeding at these flowers. Sunny day in the 70’s F.