Zinnia juniperifolia
Zinnia juniperifolia A.Gray
Zinnia juniperifolia is a species in the genus Zinnia, part of the Asteraceae family. It was first described by A. Gray in 1852. The species is native to the northeastern and northwestern regions of Mexico.
Description
Zinnia juniperifolia belongs to the Asteraceae family, a large and diverse group of flowering plants. It was formally published by A. Gray in 1852. The species occurs in the northeastern and northwestern parts of Mexico, where it is part of the local flora. As a member of the Zinnia genus, it shares characteristics typical of this group, such as showy, daisy-like flowers. The name Zinnia honors Johann Gottfried Zinn, an 18th-century German botanist.
Distribution
Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest
Synonyms
Diplothrix juniperifoliaCrassina juniperifolia
