Description
Sphaeralcea laxa (also called 'Lax Sphaeralcea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and is native to tropical South America. It is found in a variety of habitats including rainforest, dry forest, and scrubland.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphaeralcea laxa has small, pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval leaves.