Hibiscus coulteri
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| Hibiscus coulteri | |
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| Close-up of flower | |
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| Base becomes woody | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Hibiscus |
| Species: | H. coulteri |
| Binomial name | |
| Hibiscus coulteri | |
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Hibiscus coulteri var. brevipedunculatus M.E.Jones | |
Hibiscus coulteri, the desert rosemallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.[2] 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.[1] It is a short-lived perennial shrub reaching 6 ft (1.8 m) and is used for xeriscaping.[2]
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]
Stems, leaves, and flower
