Texas
Wildbuds

Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii

(Turk’s Cap)

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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Goose Island State Oark, Aransas Co. 8766

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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6890

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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0804

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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 9553

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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6427

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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0619

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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6419

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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6418

Scientific Name Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii USDA PLANTS Symbol MAARD
Common Name Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 531507
Family Malvaceae (Mallow) Flora of North America Ref. Click Here
Description Habitat: Shady, wooded areas; near streams.
Plant: Bushy, leafy perennial shrub 2 to 4 feet tall.
Leaves: Large heart-shaped leaves, 2 to 4 inches long with prominent veins; often with 3 to 5 lobes; toothed edges.
Inflorescence: Bright red blossom with tightly wrapped petals, about an inch tall with long, protruding stamen column.
Bloom Period: June to October.
Fruit: Red, smooth, apple-like fruit about 1 inch across and 1/2-inch tall.
References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist, "Texas Wildflowers, A Field Guide" by C. and L. Loughmiller and Texas A&M.		 BONAP Distribution Map

Map Color Key		 Texas Status:
Native
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