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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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Mallows, Rock-roses, and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER MALVALES
Upland Cotton
Gossypium hirsutum
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Mallows, Rock-roses, and Allies (Order Malvales)
-Mallow and Hibiscus Family (Family Malvaceae)
-Subfamily Malvoideae
-Tribe Gossypieae
-Cottons (Genus Gossypium)
-Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
Upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) is the most widely grown cotton species in the world, accounting for around 90% of global cotton production. It is valued for its relatively high yield, adaptability to various climates, and good fiber quality.
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