Semi-desert, foothills. Sand and rock areas, openings. Spring.
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, May 23, 2011.

Although Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia is much larger than S. coccinea the petals of their flowers are about the same size, 11-22 millimeters.  The flowers of S. leptophylla and S. parvifolia are about 8-13 millimeters .

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia (Globe Mallow)
Malvaceae (Mallow Family) 

Semi-desert, foothills. Sand and rock areas, openings. Spring.
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, May 23, 2011.

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia (Globe Mallow)
Malvaceae (Mallow Family) 

Semi-desert, foothills. Sand and rock areas, openings. Spring.
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, May 23, 2011.

Plants of the Sphaeralcea genus are clothed in starburst hairs.

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia (Globe Mallow)
Malvaceae (Mallow Family) 

Semi-desert, foothills. Sand and rock areas, openings. Spring.
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, May 23, 2011.

Even in seed, the plant retains its hairiness.