Tithonia rotundifolia, llamada comúnmente acahual rojo, girasol mexicano o jalacate, es una especie de planta con flor de la familia de las asteráceas, nativa de Norteamérica.

Girasol mexicano

Rundblättrige Tithonie

Plants are perennial in the native habitat, up to 4 m tall with orange or red flowers. In USDA zones cooler than Zone 10 it is an annual. The flowers are used by many insects as a nectar source including migrating monarch butterflies.

Taken in the Butterfly World, Florida

Mexican sunflower, taken at Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, FL yesterday.

Macro de una flor Tithonia diversifolia, conocida como margarita mexicana, destacando sus vibrantes pétalos naranja y su denso centro. Esta especie atrae a polinizadores y destaca por su color intenso y forma simétrica.

Macro shot of a Tithonia diversifolia flower, also known as Mexican sunflower, showcasing its vibrant orange petals and dense central florets. This species attracts pollinators and is remarkable for its intense color and symmetrical form

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For those outside of South Florida, let me tell you, it's friggin hot and humid here. It's so hot and humid, even Mike Jones won't come to Florida this time of year.

In any event, I decided to post this photo because it grossed out my shooting partner last Saturday, Senora Shutterbug.

As noted, last Saturday's photoshoot in Butterfly World, even at 9:30 a.m. was very humid. I was literally sweating cannon fire.

So to enhance a photo opportunity, I decided to use some of my photographer's sweat on this Mexican Sunflower. To the untrained eye, it simply looks like a raindrop. Voila. Improvisation.

While my friend Senora Shutterbug was grossed out by the incident, the butterfly had no problem with it and posed for me as well.

Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday. Other shots from My Butterfly World Adventure can be found at the link below.

www.flickr.com/photos/pancier/archives/date-taken/2009/07...