Callirhoe is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. Its nine species are commonly known as poppy mallows[2] and all are native to the prairies and grasslands of North America. Of the nine species, some are annuals while others are perennial plants.
| Callirhoe | |
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| Purple poppy mallow (C. involucrata) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Subfamily: | Malvoideae |
| Tribe: | Malveae |
| Genus: | Callirhoe Nutt.[1] |
| Species | |
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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The genus is named for the Oceanid Callirrhoe in Greek mythology.[3]
Poppy mallow leaves are alternate and palmately lobed. The flowers are cup-shaped and brightly colored.
The purple poppy mallow (Callirhoe involucrata) is grown as a garden plant. It is a low-growing perennial with a large taproot and hairy stems. The flowers range from cerise to reddish violet with white centers. It is especially used in dry climates.
- Callirhoe bushii Fernald – Bush's poppy mallow
- Callirhoe digitata Nutt. – fringed poppy mallow, winecup
- Callirhoe involucrata (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray – purple poppy mallow, winecup
- Callirhoe leiocarpa R.F.Martin – tall poppy mallow
- Callirhoe papaver (Cav.) A.Gray – woodland poppy mallow
- Callirhoe pedata (Nutt. ex Hook.) A.Gray – palmleaf poppy mallow
- Callirhoe scabriuscula B.L.Rob. – Texas poppy mallow
- Callirhoe triangulata (Leavenw.) A.Gray – clustered poppy mallow
Formerly placed here
- Sidalcea oregana spicata (Regel) C.L.Hitchc. (as C. spicata Regel)[4]
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