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garden zinnia

Zinnia elegans

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Zambia), Asia (India, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇿🇲 Zambia

Names in Other Languages

French zinnia
German Zinnie
Portuguese canela-de-velho

Similar Species in Zinnia

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Narrowleaf zinnia
Zinnia angustifolia
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Peruvian zinnia
Zinnia peruviana
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of garden zinnia?
The scientific name of garden zinnia is Zinnia elegans. It belongs to the genus Zinnia.
Where does garden zinnia live?
garden zinnia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Zambia), Asia (India, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Italy, Norway.
What family does garden zinnia belong to?
garden zinnia (Zinnia elegans) belongs to the genus Zinnia, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does garden zinnia belong to?
garden zinnia (Zinnia elegans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of garden zinnia?
The closest relatives of garden zinnia in the genus Zinnia include Narrowleaf zinnia, Peruvian zinnia.

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Zinnia — 3 Species

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garden zinnia
Zinnia elegans
NE
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Narrowleaf zinnia
Zinnia angustifolia
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Peruvian zinnia
Zinnia peruviana
NE
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