Althaea armeniaca is native to southern Russia. It is a perennial herb.
Foliage
The leaves are deeply divided into 3 lobes (but not divided to the base) with ovate-lanceolate lobes, the central lobe being longer than the others. The leaf margins are toothed. The leaf surfaces have a villous indumentum of stellate-hairs.
Flowers
The funnel shaped flowers are borne on multi-flowered peduncles. The petals are about 0.59 in. (15 mm) long, and red to pink in color.
Fruit
The fruits have a rough surface and pilose covering of stellate hairs.
Ecological Threat
Althaea armeniaca will outcompete native plants. Mainly found in roadsides and dryland pastures.