Callirhoe leiocarpa - R.Martin.

Common Name

Tall Poppy-Mallow

Family

Malvaceae

USDA hardiness

5-9

Known Hazards

None known

Habitats

Prairies, plains, woods and mesquite groves[228].

Range

Southern N. America.

Edibility Rating

(2 of 5)

Other Uses

(0 of 5)

Weed Potential

Medicinal Rating

(0 of 5)

Care (info)


Clarence A. Rechenthin @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

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Summary

Taxonomic Note: This genus was formerly classified in the family Tiliaceae. Modern classifications include it within the Malvaceae.

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.

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Synonyms

C. pedata. (Torr.&Gray.)Gray. Malva pedata.

Plant Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root
Edible Uses:

Root - cooked[2, 22, 46, 61, 105]. Parsnip-shaped[161].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a light rich sandy loam and a sunny position[1]. This species is hardy to about -15°c[200]. A polymorphic species[1]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be planted into their final positions as soon as possible[138]. Slugs are strongly attracted to this plant and can destroy even established plants by eating out all the young shoots in spring[K].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow outdoors or in a cold frame. Plants resent root disturbance so the seed is best sown in situ in April[138], though the slugs will have a field day if you do not protect the plants[K]. If seed is in short supply then sow it in pots in a cold frame, putting a few seeds in each pot, and plant the pots out in early summer once the plants have put on at least 15cm of growth. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 6 months at 15°c[138].

Other Names

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Native Range

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Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it's worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Callirhoe digitata	Finger Poppy Mallow, Winecup	Perennial	0.9	4-8		L	N	DM	2	0
Callirhoe involucrata	Poppy Mallow, Purple poppymallow, Winecup, Finger Poppy Mallow	Perennial	0.2	4-8	M	L	N	DM	3	2	0

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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Expert comment

Author

R.Martin.

Botanical References

200228

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Readers comment


Robert J. Campbell	Mon Jul 21 15:18:41 2003

I am growing this plant in a front yard flower bed. Soil clay mixed with compost. Wettest summer in over 30 years. Plant has prospered and bloomed steadily from mid June into late July. I have grown hundreds of kinds of flowers in the past fifteen years, but have appreciated none more than this one.