Rosemallow, Neches River

The Neches River rose-mallow, also known as Hibiscus dasycalyx, is a rare and endangered perennial hibiscus native to a few counties in east Texas. Here are some key details about this plant: Global Location: The Neches River rose-mallow is known only from Cherokee, Harrison, Houston, and Trinity counties in Texas . Description: It is a non-woody perennial with 2.5 meter tall stems that are hairless and greenish to reddish-green. The leaves are triangular-egg-shaped in outline, 5-12 cm long, and 1-14 cm wide, with three thin lobes. The flowers are creamy white with a deep red base and are 4.5-7 cm long. The fruit is 1.6-2.8 cm long and enclosed within the sepals . Conservation Status: The Neches River rose-mallow is endangered in nature and rare in cultivation, making it a species worth saving and protecting . Protection Efforts: Organizations like WildEarth Guardians work to protect threatened and endangered species, including the Neches River rose-mallow, in east Texas .