Tall Poppy-Mallow
Callirhoe leiocarpa
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Basic Information
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: callirhoe
Plant ID (slug): callirhoe-leiocarpa
Numeric ID: 20966
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Callirhoe leiocarpa is a ANNUAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in August, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Southern N. America.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked[2, 22, 46, 61, 105]. Parsnip-shaped[161].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Callirhoe leiocarpa Tall Poppy-Mallow
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