Checkerbloom

/ˈtʃɛkərˌblum/ noun

A California wildflower with pink and white checked petals that resembles a checkerboard pattern.

From 'checker' (checkerboard pattern) and 'bloom' (flower), referring to the distinctive checkered petal markings. A descriptive common name for Sidalcea malvaeflora.

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