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.
