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More than 1600 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
Yellow Butterfly Vine
Callaeum macropterum
Flowers by Colour
The Yellow Butterfly Vine (Mascagnia macroptera) is a flowering perennial vine native to tropical and subtropical Mexico. It is a fast-growing vine that can reach up to 10 feet or more in length and produces clusters of bright yellow flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforest edges, forest clearings, and near streams.
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