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winecup
Scientific Name: Callirhoe digitata
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Wine Cup (Callirhoe involucrata)
The Wine Cup, scientifically known as Callirhoe involucrata, is also commonly referred to as purple poppy mallow, buffalo rose, or fringed poppy mallow.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is low-growing and sprawling, potentially accessible to pets.
- It has a tuberous root.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is low-growing and sprawling, potentially accessible to children.
- It has a tuberous root.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Callirhoe involucrata (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray
- Family: Malvaceae
- Synonym: There is a mention of Callirhoe leiocarpa, but it is listed as a separate species (tall poppy mallow) and not necessarily a synonym.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and the central United States.
- Typically found in dry, rocky prairies.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A hardy, drought-tolerant, sprawling perennial.
- Low-growing.
- Trailing form.
- Has a thick, tuberous root.
- Masses of predominantly solid pink to magenta-colored, cup-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
- Strongly lobed foliage.
- Evergreen foliage.
Quirky Facts
- Tubers are hard to find in the winter without the flowers marking the spot, since it is a perennial groundcover that blooms in spring.
Further Information
- Operation NICE! plant of the season, Spring 2009.