Hibiscus denudatus
(Desert Hibiscus)
Hibiscus denudatus, Glenn Springs Road, Big Bend National Park 2103
Hibiscus denudatus, Cinco Tinajas Trail, Big Bend Ranch State Park 0530
Hibiscus denudatus, Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park 0130
Hibiscus denudatus, Cattail Falls Trail, Big Bend National Park 3431
Hibiscus denudatus, Cattail Falls Trail, Big Bend National Park 3434
Hibiscus denudatus, Fresno Creek Trail, Big Bend Ranch State Park 08649
Hibiscus denudatus, Glenn Springs Road, Big Bend National Park 2097
Hibiscus denudatus, Fresno Creek Trail, Big Bend Ranch State Park 08651
| Scientific Name | Hibiscus denudatus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HIDE |
| Common Name | Desert Hibiscus | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 21628 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Desert environment, arroyos and hillsides below 3000 ft. Plant: Rough perennial shrub up to 3 feet tall with branches 2 to 4 feet long. Leaves: Small, densely-hairy, ovate to orbicular leaves 1-1/2 inches across; toothed edges. Inflorescence: Flowers 1-1/2 inches across with 5 thin, broad pink petals streaked with red at the base; short stamens grouped at center with slender pink filaments and pinkish red anthers; style rises above anthers topped by a lobed, pink stigma. Bloom Period: Spring or all year depending on rainfall. References: American Southwest and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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