Hibiscus grandiflorus
(Swamp Rosemallow)
Hibiscus grandiflorus, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 8194
Hibiscus grandiflorus, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 8237
Hibiscus grandiflorus, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 8239
| Scientific Name | Hibiscus grandiflorus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HIGR4 |
| Common Name | Swamp Rosemallow | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 21631 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | Flora of North America Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Freshwater and brackish marshes. Plant: Stout, bushy perennial 6 to 9 feet tall. Leaves: Large grayish-green palmately-cleft into three lobes, up to 10 inches across; toothed edges. Inflorescence: Multiple large flowers with 5 pale-pink petals, 3 to 6 inches long with crimson bases; straight stamen column, pink to white; blossoms open late afternoon and last until the following noon. Bloom Period: June to August. References: Floridata and Wildflower Center. Note: Native to far southeast Texas and east to Florida; images here were taken at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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