Filed As:

Malvaceae
Hibiscus biseptus S.Watson

All Determinations:

Hibiscus biseptus S.Watson det. D. E. Atha, 2008

Location:

Mexico. Chihuahua Estado. Municipio Batopilas. Batopilas, Road to Batopilas, mile 21 from paved road. Alt. 1213 m. (3980 ft.)

Collector(s):

L. J. Ford 123 with , 14 Sep 2007

Description:

Herb 8-10" tall. Root at least 2" long. Hairy stem, lies close to ground. Leaves 1 - 1 ¼" long. Flower pale yellow radially symmetrical, 5 petals, throat blackish maroon, center orange disk ½" tall with 5 white stamens, many pointed calyx. Flower 2" wide. Measurements from fresh plant.

Habitat:

Soil rocky, arid. Exposure sun. On shoulder of road, half-way down the canyon.

Identifiers:

NY Barcode: 1042403
GUID: 544c71c4-f395-4d36-b842-606cbe997b12

Map:

Coordinates: (27.1245, -107.573)

Distribution:

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