More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Flowers of Zihuatanejo
Goatweeds
Capraria (Genus)
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies (Order Lamiales)
-Figwort Family (Family Scrophulariaceae)
-Tribe Leucophylleae
-Goatweeds (Genus Capraria)
-Capraria biflora
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.
Description
• Capraria is a genus of flowering plants commonly known as goatweeds, classified in the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). Its members are herbs or small shrubs with slender, branching stems and simple, alternate leaves, often with toothed margins. The small, usually white flowers have five lobes and develop into small capsules containing numerous seeds. Species can vary in growth form and leaf characteristics.
Range
• The genus Capraria is native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America. Capraria biflora, one of the best-known species, occurs widely in the region. The genus is represented in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• Goatweeds commonly grow in open, sunny environments, including coastal scrub, grasslands, roadsides, dry fields, and disturbed ground. Some species tolerate saline or relatively dry conditions and can establish in sandy or nutrient-poor soils. Habitat preferences vary by species.