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More than 1800 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
Quassia amara
Quassia amara
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The genus Quassia belongs to the Simaroubaceae family and consists of small trees and shrubs known for their intensely bitter bark and wood. Native to tropical regions of the Americas, species of Quassia are valued for their medicinal properties, insecticidal uses, and timber.
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