KAS Week::(Wild Zinnia-03/10/2012-NJ)

[Narendra Joshi]

Wild Zinnias found on the way to kas. Mostly seen in the month of October. Many varieties are seen on the fort Ajinkyatara also.

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Narendra Joshi

[ushadi Micromini]

nice to see
have these been studied, classified?

i am sure they must be, so any body have references?
please
thanks

these look very different from te flowers called wild zinnia and desert wild zinnnia in Southern states USA... one of them is zinnia grandiflora if I remember (texan one)

how about the indian wild zinnias?
did they evolve independently etc etc...


usha di

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[jmgarg1]

Forwarding again for Id assistance please.

Some earlier relevant feedback:

	nice to see have these been studied, classified? i am sure they must be, so any body have references? please thanks these look very different from te flowers called wild zinnia and desert wild zinnnia in Southern states USA... one of them is zinnia grandiflora if I remember (texan one) how about the indian wild zinnias? did they evolve independently etc etc... usha di

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[Pudji Widodo]

Aren't these Zinnia elegans?

Pudji Widodo

[jmgarg1]

Forwarding again for Id assistance please.

Some earlier relevant feedback:

	nice to see have these been studied, classified? i am sure they must be, so any body have references? please thanks these look very different from te flowers called wild zinnia and desert wild zinnnia in Southern states USA... one of them is zinnia grandiflora if I remember (texan one) how about the indian wild zinnias? did they evolve independently etc etc... usha di

Aren't these Zinnia elegans? Pudji Widodo

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Date: 3 October 2012 10:21
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[jmgarg1]

A reply:

"Usha di's comments are pertinent. Zinnias are from Mexico and Southern United States. I donot think there are any wild zinnias in India. Probably the zinnias found in wild could be garden escapes. Nevertheless, I need to be educated on this aspect." from Mahadeswara ji.

[Saroj Kumar Kasaju]

I guess these all are Zinnia elegans Jacq. 

https://indiaflora-ces.iisc.ac.in/herbsheet.php?id=12599&cat=13

Thank you

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

This is what AI view on Google search says about difference between the two species:

Zinnia elegans and Zinnia peruviana are both popular zinnia species, but they differ in their origins, growth habits, and flower characteristics. Zinnia elegans, also known as common zinnia, is native to Mexico and is known for its large, showy flowers in a wide range of colors. Zinnia peruviana, or Peruvian zinnia, is native to South America and has smaller, often red, pink, yellow, or orange flowers. 

Here's a more detailed comparison:

Zinnia elegans:

• Origin: Mexico. 
• Flower Size: Large, often 2-5 inches in diameter. 
• Flower Color: Wide range of colors, including white, cream, pink, red, purple, green, yellow, apricot, orange, salmon, and bronze, often with striped, speckled, or bicolored patterns. 
• Growth Habit: Taller, reaching 12-48 inches in height. 
• Other Characteristics: Popular for its showy, abundant blooms and ability to attract pollinators. 

Zinnia peruviana:

• Origin: South America. 
• Flower Size: Smaller than Zinnia elegans, typically 1-2 inches in diameter. 
• Flower Color: Often red, pink, yellow, or orange, but also can be burgundy. 
• Growth Habit: Shorter, typically around 6 inches to 3 feet tall. 
• Other Characteristics: More tolerant of dry conditions and suitable for xeriscaping. according to the North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox 

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[J.M. Garg]

I think it should be Zinnia peruviana, which has naturalised in the wild as per 
https://indiaflora-ces.iisc.ac.in/FloraPeninsular/herbsheet.php?id=1803&cat=7
Zinnia elegans in generally found cultivated as per 
https://indiaflora-ces.iisc.ac.in/herbsheet.php?id=12599&cat=13