Gomprena globosa, globe amaranth, Amaranthaceae, inflorescence.

Celosia argentea, Amaranthaceae, inflorescence.

Amaranthus retroflexus, Amaranthaceae, plant with inflorescence.

Bougainvillea sp., Nyctaginaceae, plant.

Mirabilis jalapa, 4 o'clocks, Nyctaginaceae, flowers.

Opuntia sp., Cactaceae, flowers.

Opuntia sp., cholla, Cactaceae, plant and flowers.

Didieria madagascariensis, Didieriaceae, plant.

Chenopodium album, lambs quarter, Chenopodiaceae, plant.

Spinacia oleracea, spinach, Chenopodiaceae, plant with flowers.

Beta vulgaris, beets, Chenopodiaceae, plants and roots.

Portulaca grandiflora, rose moss, Portulacaceae, plants with flowers.

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