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Zinnia violacea
An annual flowering plant. This example was about 30 cm high with petals close together in a ball-shape. The uncultivated plant grows to about 30 in (76 cm) in height.
Cultivated in a park in Enköping, Sweden.
Zinnia is a genus of 20 species of annual and perennial plants of the family Asteraceae. They are native to scrub and dry grassland in an area stretching from the Southwestern United States to South America, with a centre of diversity in Mexico. Members of the genus are notable for their solitary long-stemmed flowers that come in a variety of bright colors. The genus name honours German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn (1727–59). Zinnias are popular garden flowers, usually grown from seed, and preferably in fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained soil, in an area with full sun. They will reseed themselves each year. Over 100 cultivars have been produced since selective breeding started in the 19th century.
That is great news, I was a bit scared to set the final ID due to "Over 100 cultivars have been produced since selective breeding started in the 19th century"... But thank you very much for the confirmation Chesterbperry!
I am very proud of you guys! Thanks a bunch!
It looks very much like some of the pictures of Vilolacea, but I will write it in the Description text Wilson, I hope that is OK :)
Bayucca, it seems like butterflies like this flower, so it is not so odd that you know about it (but I must admit that I was a bit surpriced)
Best ones!
Immediate first thought: Zinnia!
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/834...
You probably have to check also botanical and gardening websites to get closer. There might be tons of hybrids...
I hope I am not too far away with my guess being quite far away from my usual business ;-)...
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