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Michael Grayum 10741 Det. by: M. Grayum, VII 1995 Phenology: FL 23 August 1994 09:56N 84:03W 1210 m SAN JOSE, MONTES DE OCA Valle Central. Stout, tap-rooted herbs, locally common along railroad tracks on either side of Calle Central at S edge of Universidad de Costa Rica. Petals pale pinkish.
Michael Grayum 10217 Det. by: P. Fryxell, 1993 CULTIVATED Phenology: LR 27 March 1992 09:57N 84:02W 1270 m SAN JOSE, MONTES DE OCA Valle Central. Suffrutescent herbs, cultivated in gar- den of private residence. Petals very pale lavender. Common name: "malva loca." Liquid made from boiling lvs. used to impart a weak yellowish tint to hair, also medicinally as a stomachic.