Hibiscus coulteri
Species of plant
Hibiscus coulteri | |
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Close-up of flower | |
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Base becomes woody | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Genus: | Hibiscus |
Species: | H. coulteri |
Binomial name | |
Hibiscus coulteri Harv. ex A.Gray | |
Synonyms[1] | |
Hibiscus coulteri var. brevipedunculatus M.E.Jones |
Hibiscus coulteri, the desert rosemallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.[2] It is native to steep slopes and canyon walls in the eastern Sonoran Desert, and the Chihuahuan Desert of the southwestern US and northern Mexico.[1] A short-lived perennial shrub reaching 6 ft (1.8 m), it is recommended for xeriscaping.[2]
- Stems, leaves, and flower
References
- ^ a b "Hibiscus coulteri Harv. ex A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Hibiscus coulteri". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
... Desert Rose-mallow, Coulter Hibiscus
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