Miss Meow....yes...that is a hollyhock. And there are some California poppies in that pic as well.

KK.....I love that tree. When I take 4th grade tours, if they are well behaved that is the last thing I show them. I think it a marvel of a protection devise designed by nature. It is called a Silk Tree....I'll look up the Latin name for it next time I am there. I have seen some growing around the area but they are from South America.