Hibiscus leucophyllus Shiller. Phenology: May-Jul. Habitat: Coastal prairies. Distribution: W. LA west to se. TX.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Taxonomy Comments: It appears that H. leucophyllus Shiller should be recognized as a species. It is endemic to coastal prairies and similar habitats from s. LA to se. TX (and possibly in s. MS); it needs additional evaluation.
Synonymy ⓘ: = Tx, Shiller (1960); < Hibiscus lasiocarpos Cav. — GW2; < Hibiscus moscheutos L. ssp. lasiocarpos (Cav.) O.J.Blanch. — FNA6, K4, NS, POWO. Basionym: Hibiscus leucophyllus Shiller 1960
Links to other floras: < Hibiscus moscheutos ssp. lasiocarpos - FNA6
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Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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