Mexican flannelbush (Fremontodendron mexicanum)
Description
Fremontodendron mexicanum is an erect, flowering shrub or multi-trunked small tree reaching 6-15 feet (1.8-4.6 m) high, with branches spreading to 10 feet (3.0 m) wide. The leathery and furry olive green leaves are up to 5 centimeters long and divided into several wide lobes. The solitary flowers, each about 6 centimeters wide, appear spread along the branches. The showy flowers are made up of five bright orange sepals and have no true petals.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Malvales
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Family: Malvaceae
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Genus: Fremontodendron
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