Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii
(Turk’s Cap)
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6890
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0804
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 9553
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6427
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0619
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6419
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6418
| Scientific Name | Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MAARD |
| Common Name | Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 531507 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | Flora of North America Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Shady, wooded areas; near streams. Plant: Bushy, leafy perennial shrub 2 to 4 feet tall. Leaves: Large heart-shaped leaves, 2 to 4 inches long with prominent veins; often with 3 to 5 lobes; toothed edges. Inflorescence: Bright red blossom with tightly wrapped petals, about an inch tall with long, protruding stamen column. Bloom Period: June to October. Fruit: Red, smooth, apple-like fruit about 1 inch across and 1/2-inch tall. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist, "Texas Wildflowers, A Field Guide" by C. and L. Loughmiller and Texas A&M. |
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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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