What is another word for Genus Sidalcea?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs sˈɪdɐlsˌi͡ə] (IPA) 
Genus Sidalcea is a flowering plant genus that belongs to the mallow family. It is also commonly known as the checkerblooms or wild hollyhocks. There are six species of Genus Sidalcea, and all of them are native to North America. The flowers of these species are usually in shades of pink, lavender, or purple with some bearing white or red flowers. Sidalcea plants are perennials and commonly grow in moist meadows, along streams and in woodlands. Other synonyms of Genus Sidalcea include checker-mallows and foothill mallows. The genus is named after the Swedish botanist Gunnar Andersson Sahlberg, and is commonly used for ornamental purposes.
