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WEAKLEY'S FLORA (5/21/15):
Malvaviscus penduliflorus
FAMILY
Malvaceae
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SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Malvaviscus penduliflorus
FAMILY
Malvaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
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Malvaviscus arboreus var. penduliflorus
COMMON NAME:
Turk’s-cap Mallow, Mazapan
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WEAKLEY'S FLORA (5/21/15):
Malvaviscus penduliflorus
FAMILY
Malvaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Malvaviscus penduliflorus
FAMILY
Malvaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
-
Malvaviscus arboreus var. penduliflorus
3885
Shrub
Perennial
Non-native: tropical America
Habitat: Disturbed areas, per Weakley's Flora
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LEAVES:
Evergreen
Simple
Alternate
FLOWER:
Spring/Summer/Fall
Red
5-lobed campanulate or tubular calyx
5-petaled tubular corolla
Stamens united to form a staminal column surrounding ovary and styles
Superior ovary
FRUIT:
Usually red
Berry-like fleshy schizocarp
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