Genus Miconia

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Genus MiconiaOctober 08 2026Central Aceh Regency,Aceh, Indonesia

This wild plant is widely distributed in my area, and I managed to find it growing in my own cocoa plantation. This plant can grow to a height of around 1 to 2 meters, and it is also often considered a weed or pest plant by many people because of its tendency to grow wildly and make the surroundings look messy.

What caught my attention was its very beautiful flower, with a pure white color and yellow stamens. However, I don't really like this particular plant because it is covered with many fine hairs on its stems and leaves. Fortunately, these hairs do not cause any itching, so it is still safe to touch.
Because of its small size, I decided to photograph it using a macro lens, allowing every detail of this flower to be seen clearly, from its colors and shape to its size.

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And the population of this plant is already so large in my garden that I have to cut it to clean up my garden.
Okay everyone, now I will share some pictures of these wildflowers here.

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Camera Usedpoco c65
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PhotographyGenus Miconia
Photographermaxmarvin@maxmarvin


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