Edgewood Checkerbloom, Marsh Hollyhock, Oregon Checker-mallow: Sidalcea oregana ssp. spicata (Synonyms: Sidalcea spicata var. spicata, Sidalcea oregana var. spicata, Sidalcea spicata var. tonsa)

Edgewood checkerbloom as seen in meadows around Hot Springs Campground, Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge.........June 11, 2016. Note the simple hairs on the lower stem (photo at right) which help identify this subspecies.

Edgewood checkerbloom as seen in moist meadows near the junction of Forest Roads 42 and 4240, Ochoco National Forest.........June 21, 2017. Note the simple hairs on the lower stem (photo at lower right) which help identify this subspecies.

The photo at left shows a close-up of the inflorescence of Oregon checker-mallow. This appears to be variety spicata. Note the bristly appearance to the calyx. This photograph was taken at Cottonwood Meadows in the Fremont-Winema NF...........July 18, 1998. The photo at center shows Oregon checker-mallow in moist meadows at Mud Creek Campground, Fremont-Winema National Forest......June 30, 2019. The photo at right shows the inflorescence of Oregon checker-mallow along Forest Road 3915 near the junction with Spur Road 182, Mount Bidwell Recreation Area, Fremont-Winema National Forest.....July 18, 2022.

The photo above shows a close-up of the simple, spreading hairs on the lower section of the stem. Photographed at Cottonwood Meadows in the Fremont NF...........July 18, 1998.