Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PAVONIA Cavanilles, Diss. 2: App. 2. 1786; 3: 132. 1787, nom. cons. vs. Lass Adanson 1763, et vs. Malache Vogel 1772.
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TYPE: Pavonia paniculata Cavanilles
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavonia hastata | SPEARLEAF SWAMPMALLOW | Not Native | |
| Pavonia paludicola | SWAMPBUSH | Native Endangered-State OBL (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | |
| Pavonia spinifex | GINGERBUSH | Native |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaf blades margins obscurely dentate to entire; inflorescence a terminal raceme
1. Leaf blade margins regularly crenate to dentate; flowers solitary, axillary
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2. Leaf blades narrowly lanceolate, often hastate; petals lavender to pink; mericarps without awns
2. Leaf blades ovate; petals yellow; mericarps each with 3 retrorsely barbed, 6-7 mm long awns