Allowissadula holosericea
(Velvet-leaf Mallow)
Allowissadula holosericea, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 1134
Allowissadula holosericea, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 1124
Allowissadula holosericea, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 00193
Allowissadula holosericea, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 1128
Allowissadula holosericea, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 1130
| Scientific Name | Allowissadula holosericea | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ALHO4 |
| Common Name | Chisos Mountains False Indian Mallow, Velvet-leaf Mallow | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 21776 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along roadsides, 300 to over 5200 ft elevation. Plant: Erect bush, 2 to 6 feet tall with hairy herbage. Leaves: Large, heart-shaped leaves (broadly ovate with cordate base and long, pointed tip), usually 2 to 5 inches long and 4 inches wide (sometimes much larger), with toothed edges and covered with small hairs giving a velvety feel; on petioles 2-3/4 to 3-3/4 inches long. Inflorescence: Clusters of a few yellow, 5-petaled flowers, 3/4 to 1-1/2 inch across. Bloom Period: May to November. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, A. marshii in "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, and Flora of North America. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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