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Drummond's Turk's Cap

Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A spreading shrub that can reach 10 ft tall. It has bright red flowers that never fully open.

Habitat:

Spotted at the Aransas NWR in Texas.

Reference Links:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
John B.
Hi Brian, Your second photo is great. I like the butterfly. A Papilionid?

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Flowers of North America
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The Color Red
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Texas Wildlife Photographers
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State Parks, NWR, WMA's of Texas

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PublishedDecember 29, 2023

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