Desert rosemallow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Desert rosemallow |
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Hibiscus
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coulteri
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Hibiscus coulteri var. brevipedunculatus M.E.Jones |
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Hibiscus coulteri, the desert rosemallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. 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. A short-lived perennial shrub reaching 6 ft (1.8 m), it is recommended for xeriscaping.
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Stems, leaves, and flower
See also
In Spanish: Hibiscus coulteri para niños
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