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Flowers of Zihuatanejo

Capraria frutescens

Capraria frutescens

-Plants (Kingdom Plantae)

-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)

-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)

-Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)

-Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies (Order Lamiales)

-Figwort Family (Family Scrophulariaceae)

-Tribe Leucophylleae

-Goatweeds (Genus Capraria)

-Capraria frutescens


The Capraria flower is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family and grows in tropical and subtropical regions. It is native to regions of North America, South America, Africa, and Asia and can be found in moist woodlands, thickets, and coastal areas. The tall, perennial plant has long, slender stems and can reach up to 3 feet in height. Its flowers have five petals and a long, tubular corolla.

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