Malacothamnus fasciculatus
Introduction '''''Malacothamnus fasciculatus''''' is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, which has four varieties. It is endemic to southwestern California and northwestern Baja California.
Varieties Four varieties are recognized in ''Malacothamnus fasciculatus'', which can be difficult to distinguish morphologically but are mostly distinct geographically. ''Malacothamnus fasciculatus'' var. ''catalinensis'' and ''Malacothamnus fasciculatus'' var. ''nesioticus'' are geographically isolated on islands. ''Malacothamnus fasciculatus'' var. ''fasciculatus'' and ''Malacothamnus fasciculatus'' var. ''laxiflorus'' intergrade where their ranges meet. *'''''Malacothamnus fasciculatus''''' '''var. ''' '''''catalinensis''''' is known by the common name Santa Catalina Island bushmallow. It is endemic to Santa Catalina Island and has a California Rare Plant Rank of 4.2. *'''''Malacothamnus fasciculatus''''' '''var. ''' '''''fasciculatus''''' is known by the common names southern coastal bushmallow, mesa bushmallow, and chaparral bushmallow. It is endemic to San Diego County, California and northwestern Baja California*'''''Malacothamnus fasciculatus''''' '''var. ''' '''''laxiflorus''''' is known by the common name splendid bushmallow. It is endemic to mainland southern California. *'''''Malacothamnus fasciculatus''''' '''var. ''' '''''nesioticus''''' is known by the common name Santa Cruz Island bushmallow. It is endemic to Santa Cruz Island. It has a California Rare Plant Range of 1B.1 and is listed as endangered both Federally and in California
References
External links * Identification guide to ''Malacothamnus'' with maps and photos* CalFlora Database:  ''Malacothamnus fasciculatus''* Calphotos image gallery for ''Malacothamnus fasciculatus'' var. ''catalinensis''* Calphotos image gallery for ''Malacothamnus fasciculatus'' var. ''fasciculatus''* Calphotos image gallery for ''Malacothamnus fasciculatus'' var. ''laxiflorus''* Calphotos image gallery for ''Malacothamnus fasciculatus'' var. ''nesioticus''