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Texas poppymallow
Scientific Name: Callirhoe scabriuscula
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names: TX (Texas poppy-mallow)
Texas Poppy-Mallow (Callirhoe scabriuscula)
The Texas Poppy-Mallow, scientifically known as Callirhoe scabriuscula, is a rare and endangered flowering plant native to Texas. It is part of the mallow family (Malvaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- Resembles the common winecup, which may be present in gardens.
- Mentioned alongside other aquatic plants which may represent a shared habitat and water sources.
- Stems are stiff and erect, potentially causing minor injury.
Considerations for Children
- Resembles the common winecup, which may be present in gardens.
- Stems are stiff and erect, potentially causing minor injury.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Callirhoe scabriuscula B.L. Rob.
- Common Name: Texas Poppy-Mallow
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
- Synonym: Callirhoe scabriuscula B.L. Rob.
Distribution and Habitat
- The Texas Poppy-Mallow is endemic to Texas, USA.
- It grows in wind-blown, river-deposited deep sands.
- Specifically found along the sandy banks of the Colorado River.
- Also found in these Texas counties: Coke, Mitchell, and Runnels.
- Likely grows on rare soil.
Endangered Status
- The Texas Poppy-Mallow is listed on the U.S. Endangered Species List.
- It is classified as endangered in Texas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Features deep red to purple cup-shaped flowers, similar to the common winecup.
- Differentiated from the winecup by its stiffly erect stems, as thick as a pencil.
Ecological Role
- Areas with stands of Texas poppy mallow may be cleared with herbicides that target the plant.
Further Information
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: http://www.wildflower.org/
- Discover Life: Discover Life.
- Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.