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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Hofmeisteria dissecta
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
-Tribe Eupatorieae
-Subtribe Hofmeisteriinae
-Genus Hofmeisteria
-Hofmeisteria dissecta
Hofmeisteria dissecta is a species of Mexican flowering plant within the Asteraceae family, belonging to a genus known for its distinctive discoid flower heads. These plants are typically perennial herbs or sub-shrubs that feature woody stems and an upright growth habit. The most defining characteristic of this species, as suggested by its name, is its highly "dissected" or deeply lobed foliage, which often appears in whorls or spiral patterns along the stem. The inflorescences are bell-shaped or campanulate, clustering numerous tiny individual flowers that range in colour from white to various shades of pink or purple.
Description
• Hofmeisteria dissecta is a flowering herb in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It has branching stems and deeply divided leaves, giving the foliage a finely cut appearance. Its small flower heads are composed of numerous tiny florets and are borne at the ends of branches. Like other members of the sunflower family, its fruits are dry, one-seeded achenes, often equipped with structures that assist dispersal. Detailed species-specific information on its appearance and ecology is limited.
Range
• Hofmeisteria dissecta is native to Mexico. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• It grows in warm environments and is associated with open or partly shaded vegetation, including tropical dry forest margins, scrub, and disturbed sites. As with other regional members of the sunflower family, it may occur in seasonally dry settings where there is sufficient light for growth.
