Biology:Callirhoe scabriuscula
| Callirhoe scabriuscula | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Callirhoe |
| Species: | C. scabriuscula
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| Binomial name | |
| Callirhoe scabriuscula B.L.Rob.
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Callirhoe scabriuscula is a rare species of flowering plant in the mallow family known as Texas poppy mallow. It is endemic to Texas , where it is known from about ten populations in the deep sands alongside the Colorado River.[1] Much of its habitat has been lost, which is the reason it was federally listed as an endangered species in 1981.[2]
Description
This is a perennial herb with an erect stem that may exceed one meter in height. It produces showy cup-shaped flowers in shades of magenta to wine red with a darker red spot at the base of each petal. Flowering occurs for a short period of time during May or June.[3] The flower opens just before dawn and closes at sunset every day for 6 to 8 days.[3] As soon as the flower is pollinated, it closes within 90 minutes and begins to wither.[3] The flower is a favorite stop for local bees, the main pollinators.[3]
Distribution and habitat
This plant is present in three Texas counties along the Colorado River in an ecoregion known as the Rolling Plains.[3][4] It only grows in deep spits of windblown, alluvial sand.[1][3][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Nature Conservancy". http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe?searchName=Callirhoe+scabriuscula.
- ↑ USFWS. Determination of Callirhoe scabriuscula to be an endangered species. Federal Register January 13, 1981.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Center for Plant Conservation". http://www.centerforplantconservation.org/collection/cpc_viewprofile.asp?CPCNum=675#.
- ↑ Texas Parks & Wildlife
- ↑ "National Treasure" (in en). https://www.nwf.org/Home/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2005/National-Treasure.
Wikidata ☰ Q5022752 entry
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