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] A short-lived perennial shrub reaching 6 ft (1.8 m), it is recommended for xeriscaping.[2]

Hibiscus coulteri
Close-up of flower
Base becomes woody
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species:
H. coulteri
Binomial name
Hibiscus coulteri
Synonyms[1]

Hibiscus coulteri var. brevipedunculatus M.E.Jones

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Hibiscus coulteri Harv. ex A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Hibiscus coulteri". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023. ... Desert Rose-mallow, Coulter Hibiscus