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Malvastrum aurantiacum (Wright's false mallow)
Marcus, Joseph A.

Malvastrum aurantiacum (Scheele) Walp.

Wright's false mallow

Malvaceae (Mallow Family)

USDA Symbol: MAAU

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Orange , Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Rare, endemic perennial in Central and South Texas; in pastures and along creeks.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Conditions Comments: Lovely yellow-orange flowers highlight this little-known and under-utilized plant.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

 

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Malvastrum aurantiacum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Malvastrum aurantiacum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Malvastrum aurantiacum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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