Hibiscus coulteri
(Desert Rosemallow)
Hibiscus coulteri, Cattail Falls Trail, Big Bend National Park. 3485
Hibiscus coulteri, Cattail Falls Trail, Big Bend National Park. 3443
Hibiscus coulteri, Lajitas Trail, Big Bend Ranch State Park 5169
Hibiscus coulteri, lower leaves, Cattail Falls Trail, Big Bend National Park 3523
Hibiscus coulteri, upper leaves, Lajitas Trail, Big Bend Ranch State Park 5171
| Scientific Name | Hibiscus coulteri | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HICO |
| Common Name | Desert Rosemallow | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 21626 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Desert environments; dry, open hillsides and canyons from 1,000 to 4,000 ft. Plant: Shrubby plant, less than 3 feet tall, rigid, woody stems; hairy foliage. Leaves: Toothed edges and surfaces covered with stiff hairs. Lower leaves broadly ovate to ovate-oval or cordate, may be somewhat lobed; upper leaves divided into 3 narrow, toothed lobes 5/8 to 1-1/4 inches long, covered with stiff hairs. Inflorescence: Creamy yellow flowers on pedicels; 5 petals, each about an inch long and may have purplish base; bracts are linear and fringed with hairs; prominent stamens grouped around pistil. Bloom Period: All year depending on rainfall. References: SEINet, Flora of North America and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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