Herissantia sp.
Bladder mallow, Bladder Mallow
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Family: Malvaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Herissantia sp. (Bladder mallow) is a native California perennial in the Malvaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Modiola: Herissantia has inflated papery fruits; Modiola has solid two-chambered fruits and salmon-orange (not white) flowers.; vs Iliamna: Herissantia has inflated smooth fruits; Iliamna has bristly fuzzy fruits that split open completely.; vs Sphaeralcea: Herissantia fruits are inflated balloons; Sphaeralcea fruits are solid with distinctive net-veined lower portions.; vs Abutilon: Herissantia has inflated papery fruits and trailing stems; Abutilon has firm woody fruits and upright stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Herissantia sp. native to California?
Yes. Herissantia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Herissantia sp. belong to?
Herissantia sp. is in the Malvaceae family, genus Herissantia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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