Species of mallow in Florida
Abutilon hulseanum, the mauve or red Indian mallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.[2][1]
Description
Abutilon hulseanum is a short-lived perennial shrub growing to 7 ft (2.1 m). Its showy orange-pink flowers bloom from late winter to early spring.[2][3]
Distribution
It is native to New Mexico, Texas, Florida, most of Mexico, Honduras, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the Leeward Islands, and the Windward Islands.[1] In some contexts it is an invasive weedy plant, and adapts readily to disturbed habitats, such as old orange groves.[2][4][5]
References
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| Abutilon hulseanum | |
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| Sida hulseana | |
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