Hibiscus coulteri
Hibiscus coulteri, the desert rosemallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.[1] 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.[2] It is a short-lived perennial shrub reaching 6 ft (1.8 m) and is used for xeriscaping.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Hibiscus |
| Species: | H. coulteri
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| Hibiscus coulteri | |
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Hibiscus coulteri var. brevipedunculatus M.E.Jones | |
Hibiscus coulteri is well-adapted to dry desert environments. It has hairy leaves that help conserve water, and its yellow flowers bloom mainly after rain.[3] These species are very important when it comes to being pollinators during dry periods.[4] Despite being short-lived, Hibiscus coulteri is recommended for landscapes with dry areas because it can grow with very little water.[3]
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Stems, leaves, and flower
References
- ^ a b "Hibiscus coulteri". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
... Desert Rose-mallow, Coulter Hibiscus
- ^ a b "Hibiscus coulteri Harv. ex A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ a b "USDA Plants Database". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2024-10-23.