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More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Pinks, Cactuses and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER CAROPHYLLALES
Pigeonberry
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Pinks, Cactuses, and Allies (Order Caryophyllales)
-Petiveria Family (Family Petiveriaceae)
-Genus Rivina
-Pigeonberry (Rivina humilis)
The Rivina humilis flower is a small, perennial shrub that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, and can be found in many forested environments from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. Its bright red berries are sometimes used as a food source. Its deep green leaves are adorned with small, delicate, five-petaled flowers that range in color from reddish-pink to white.
Rivina humilis
Flowers by Colour

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