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More than 1500 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Flowers of Zihuatanejo
Turk's Cap
Malvaviscus arboreus
Flowers by Colour
Turk’s Cap is a member of the mallow family (family Malvaceae. is part of the Hibiscus family and originates from Central and North America. It is loved for its bright red flowers; when fully opened, the flower petals are wrapped around its stamen. M. arboreus has been widely cultivated as a garden ornamental. This species has repeatedly escaped from cultivation and become naturalized in natural habitats. The leaves and flowers are reportedly used in traditional medicine in Central America
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