Hibiscus martianus
Hibiscus martianus, the heartleaf rosemallow or heart-leaf hibiscus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to Texas and Mexico.[2][1] In the wild it is found growing in a variety of harsh habitats, including in canyons, on scree and gravel, and in the chaparral.[3]
| Hibiscus martianus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Hibiscus |
| Species: | H. martianus |
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| Hibiscus martianus | |
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Hibiscus cardiophyllus A.Gray | |
A perennial 1 to 3 ft (0.3 to 0.9 m) tall with spectacular red flowers that attract both butterflies and hummingbirds, it blooms year-round if there is no frost.[3] It is highly heat and drought tolerant and is recommended for xeriscaping.[2]
References
- "Hibiscus martianus Zucc". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- "Hibiscus martianus Common Name(s): Heart-leaf Hibiscus Heartleaf Rosemallow". North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. N.C. Cooperative Extension. 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- "Hibiscus martianus". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 2 April 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
Heartleaf Rosemallow, Tulipan Del Monte, Heartleaf Hibiscus
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