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Cosmos is a genus of about 20-26 species of annual and perennial plants in the family Asteraceae, native to scrub and meadow areas in Mexico (where the bulk of the species occur), the southern United States (Arizona, Florida), Central America and northern South America south to Paraguay.

They are herbaceous perennial plants growing 0.3-2 m tall. The leaves are simple, pinnate, or bipinnate, and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are produced in a capitulum with a ring of broad ray florets and a center of disc florets; flower color is very variable between the different species. The genus includes several ornamental plants popular in gardens.

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“Most government officials are rushing headlong to solve the problems of 50 years ago, with their ears assailed by the sound of snails whizzing by”
– Eric Johnston

The Hibiscus and this group of ants is having a mutual relationship. The ants protect the plant from potential pests. The Hibiscus in return provides the ants its nectar which is needed by the ants for nourishment to them and their young.

I’m already getting consistent results. I think it’s time to experiment with different backgrounds. I want to try a glossy background or a glass that reflects the subject.