MALVACEAE

Sida abutifolia

Common Names: Spreading Sida

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flower closeup image showing the sepals
habit and habitat--Sida abutifolia is a low-growing perennial herb that prefers disturbed sites staminal column typical of flowers in Malvaceae
What is the leaf shape? leaf margin?
fruit a capsule
flower and leaves--what kind of venation is present in these leaves?  How many petals are present?
another flower closeup
 
more flowers and leaves