More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Sunflowers, Bellflowers, and Fanflowers of Zihuatanejo
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Aldama dentata
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Sunflowers, Bellflowers, Fanflowers, and Allies (Order Asterales)
-Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies (Family Asteraceae)
-Subfamily Asteroideae
-Sunflowers and Allies (Tribe Heliantheae)
-Subtribe Helianthinae
-Genus Aldama
-Aldama dentata
Aldama dentata is a perennial herb or subshrub in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to Mexico. It is distinguished by its toothed (dentate) leaf margins, from which it gets its name, and its vibrant yellow, sunflower-like inflorescences that bloom prominently in open, sunny environments. The plant typically grows in arid to semi-arid habitats, such as rocky hillsides and dry grasslands, where it thrives in well-drained soils. Like other Aldama species, A. dentata plays a role in supporting pollinators and stabilizing soil in erosion-prone areas.
Description
• Aldama dentata, commonly known as acahual or yellow flower in Mexico, is an annual herb in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It can grow to about 1 m tall, with branching stems and rough-textured, oval to lance-shaped leaves. Its bright yellow, daisy-like flower heads consist of small central florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. It often flowers for much of the year in suitable conditions.
Range
• Aldama dentata is native to the Americas, ranging from Mexico through Central America to Venezuela. It is recorded in Guerrero and other Mexican states. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• This adaptable plant grows in a wide range of environments, including tropical dry forest, woodland, scrubland, grassland, and disturbed areas. It is commonly found along roadsides, in fallow fields, and among secondary vegetation.
