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🇲🇽 The flowers of Mexico

172 pages from Mexico: its flowers, the things made with them and the places to see them, across 30 cities and regions.

Mexico is home to one of the richest collections of flowering plants in the world, shaped by its varied climates and landscapes. Its flora stands out for its diversity, with many species found nowhere else. The country is especially known for its cacti, agaves, and the dahlia, which is its national flower.

  • Mexico ranks fifth in the world for natural biodiversity.
  • It has the most species of cacti worldwide.
  • The dahlia is Mexico’s national flower.
  • Many Mexican flowering plants are found nowhere else.

The plant life of Mexico

Mexico’s plant life is among the most diverse on the planet, thanks to its wide range of climates and terrain. From deserts to rainforests, the country supports a huge number of flowering plants. Its position between North and Central America allows species from both regions to mix, while mountains and valleys create unique habitats. This has led to a high number of plants that grow only in Mexico. The country’s flora includes everything from towering trees to tiny wildflowers, and it is especially rich in cacti and succulents.

From region to region in Mexico

Flora changes sharply from region to region. The north is dominated by deserts and semi-arid lands, where cacti and agaves thrive. Central Mexico has temperate forests with oaks and pines, while the south and southeast are home to lush tropical forests full of orchids and other flowering plants. Coastal areas support mangroves and palms. Mountain ranges create pockets of unique plant life, with many endemics found only at certain elevations.

Flowers to know in Mexico

Mexico is famous for its cacti, with more species than any other country. The dahlia, native to the mountains of central Mexico, is the national flower. Agaves, used for making tequila and mezcal, are also iconic. The country is home to many orchids and unique wildflowers, and its forests shelter rare trees found nowhere else.

Threats and protection in Mexico

Mexico’s plant diversity faces threats from habitat loss, agriculture, and urban growth. Many species are rare or endangered, especially those with small ranges. The country has set up protected areas and reserves to help conserve its unique flora, but ongoing efforts are needed to safeguard these plants for the future.

Where this page comes from

The facts in this overview come from the Wikipedia article "Mexico", written by its contributors and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Phool rewrote the text in its own words, with AI assistance, and compares every page with the article to make sure no passage is copied. It may be reused under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence with a link back.

Flower experiences in Mexico

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🇲🇽 Atlixco · OctoberCempasúchil fields around AtlixcoFields of orange Mexican marigold below the Popocatépetl volcano, grown for the Day of the Dead and cut in late October. 🇲🇽 Mexico City · All yearThe plant markets and flower farms of XochimilcoThe canal district in the south of Mexico City whose name means place of the flower fields, and which still grows them. 🇲🇽 Mexico City · All yearMercado de Jamaica, Mexico City's flower marketA huge covered market open day and night, with more than a thousand stalls of cut flowers and finished arrangements. 🇲🇽 Oaxaca · Oct to NovBuilding a Day of the Dead altar in OaxacaBuy marigolds at the market and help dress an ofrenda, the home altar that welcomes the dead in early November. 🇲🇽 Mexico City · Mar to AprJacaranda season in Mexico CityFrom late February into April, jacaranda trees turn the avenues and parks of Mexico City violet.

Cities and regions of Mexico

Mexico City 4Puebla 4Veracruz 3Guerrero 2Michoacán 2Oaxaca 2Yucatán 2Chiapa de Corzo 1Chiapas 1Chihuahua 1Guadalupe Island 1Guanajuato 1Huajuapan de León 1Huamantla 1Jalisco 1Northern Mexico 1Oaxaca City 1Puerto Vallarta 1Querétaro 1Quintana Roo 1San Luis Potosí 1San Salvador Huixcolotla 1Sierra Gorda 1Sonora 1Teotihuacan 1Toluca 1Villa Guerrero 1Xalapa 1Xilitla 1Zacatlán 1
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Common sunflowerHelianthus annuus A tall annual plant grown for its large yellow flower heads and edible seeds 🇨🇦 Canada and 4 more · Wildflower AmaranthAmaranthus A tall, colourful plant grown for its flowers, leaves and edible seeds 🇲🇽 Mexico and 7 more · Wildflower YarrowAchillea millefolium A wild, fern-leaved plant with flat clusters of white or pink flowers and a spicy scent 🇨🇳 China and 6 more · Wildflower Plumeria Fragrant tropical tree with waxy, five-petaled flowers in many colours 🇲🇽 Mexico and 6 more · Flowering tree Indian fig opuntiaOpuntia ficus-indica A large, spiny cactus grown for its sweet fruit and edible pads 🇲🇽 Mexico and 7 more · Wildflower Marvel of PeruMirabilis jalapa Evening-blooming garden flower with many colours on one plant 🇲🇽 Mexico and 6 more · Garden flower Scarlet runner beanPhaseolus coccineus A climbing bean with bright red flowers and edible pods and seeds 🇲🇽 Mexico and 7 more · Wildflower Black-eyed Susan vineThunbergia alata A fast-growing climbing plant with bright flowers and a dark centre 🇨🇳 China and 7 more · Garden flower Stemless four-nerve daisyTetraneuris acaulis A bright yellow daisy of North American prairies and mountains, growing close to the ground 🇺🇸 United States and 2 more · Wildflower Butterfly weedAsclepias tuberosa A North American wildflower with bright orange umbels that attracts pollinators 🇺🇸 United States and 2 more · Wildflower Obedient plantPhysostegia virginiana A pink or white late-summer flower whose stems hold blossoms in place when moved 🇨🇦 Canada and 2 more · Wildflower GoldenrodSolidago Tall yellow-flowered perennials of meadows and prairies, vital for pollinators 🇨🇦 Canada and 1 more · Wildflower Love-lies-bleedingAmaranthus caudatus Tall Andean plant with long, drooping red or white flower clusters 🇵🇪 Peru and 8 more · Wildflower Heliopsis Bright yellow sunflower-like flowers of the Americas 🇺🇸 United States and 7 more · Wildflower Pineapple sageSalvia elegans A Mexican shrub with pineapple-scented leaves and red tubular flowers 🇲🇽 Mexico · Wildflower French marigoldTagetes patula A small marigold with yellow to orange blooms, valued in gardens and Georgian cooking 🇲🇽 Mexico and 3 more · Wildflower Elegant zinniaZinnia elegans A bright annual garden flower from Mexico with many colourful forms 🇲🇽 Mexico and 5 more · Garden flower BlueminkAgeratum houstonianum A fluffy blue annual often grown in garden borders and balcony boxes 🇬🇹 Guatemala and 7 more · Wildflower Garden dahliaDahlia pinnata A showy perennial with pink to deep purple blooms, grown in gardens worldwide 🇲🇽 Mexico and 4 more · Garden flower Decoration Floral industry The global trade and business of growing, selling, and arranging flowers 🇳🇱 Netherlands and 7 more · Custom Scarlet giliaIpomopsis aggregata A red, trumpet-flowered wildflower of western North American mountains 🇺🇸 United States and 2 more · Wildflower Chocolate cosmosCosmos atrosanguineus A dark red, chocolate-scented flower native to Mexico 🇲🇽 Mexico · Garden flower Datura innoxia A white-flowered night-blooming plant with spiny fruit and toxic parts 🇨🇺 Cuba and 4 more · Wildflower SaguaroCarnegiea gigantea The towering cactus of the Sonoran Desert with white flowers and red fruit 🇺🇸 United States and 1 more · Wildflower Dutchman's pipe cactusEpiphyllum oxypetalum A night-blooming cactus with large, fragrant white flowers 🇲🇽 Mexico and 7 more · Wildflower Mexican flamevinePseudogynoxys chenopodioides A climbing vine with bright orange daisy-like flowers from Central and South America 🇲🇽 Mexico and 7 more · Climber Yellow oleanderCascabela thevetia A tropical shrub with funnel-shaped yellow flowers and toxic seeds 🇲🇽 Mexico and 5 more · Flowering shrub Echinacea North American wildflower with a spiny cone and drooping petals 🇺🇸 United States and 2 more · Wildflower Place Vallarta Botanical GardensJardín Botánico de Vallarta A botanical garden and forest reserve near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Puerto Vallarta, 🇲🇽 Mexico · Botanical garden FirewheelGaillardia pulchella A daisy-like wildflower with red, orange, and yellow petals 🇺🇸 United States and 5 more · Wildflower Pink evening primroseOenothera speciosa A pink wildflower that opens at night and spreads across open ground 🇺🇸 United States and 1 more · Wildflower Fuchsia Shrubs and small trees with pendulous, colourful flowers from the Americas and Pacific 🇲🇽 Mexico and 7 more · Wildflower Decoration Papel picado Mexican folk art banners made by cutting designs into colored tissue paper 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 more · Flower craft Zinnia Bright, long-stemmed flowers native to dry grasslands from the US to South America 🇲🇽 Mexico and 7 more · Wildflower March LilyAmaryllis belladonna A pink-flowered bulb from South Africa that blooms on bare stems in late summer 🇿🇦 South Africa and 5 more · Garden flower California poppyEschscholzia californica The golden-orange wildflower and state flower of California 🇺🇸 United States and 6 more · Wildflower Ivy-leaved geraniumPelargonium peltatum A trailing plant with fleshy, lobed leaves and pale mauve to pink flowers 🇿🇦 South Africa and 7 more · Garden flower Soapweed yuccaYucca glauca A hardy, spiky-leaved yucca of the central North American plains 🇨🇦 Canada and 2 more · Wildflower Tufted evening-primroseOenothera cespitosa A night-blooming white flower of dry western North America 🇨🇦 Canada and 2 more · Wildflower Sweetscented marigoldTagetes lucida A golden-flowered herb from Mexico with anise-scented leaves 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 more · Wildflower Tigridia pavonia A striking summer bulb with three-petalled blooms and bold central markings 🇲🇽 Mexico and 6 more · Wildflower Tagetes tenuifolia A small yellow-flowered marigold from Mexico and Central America 🇲🇽 Mexico and 4 more · Wildflower Mexican sunflowerTithonia rotundifolia Tall orange-red daisy-like flower native to Mexico and Central America 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 more · Wildflower Gentian sageSalvia patens A blue-flowered sage from central Mexico grown for its vivid blooms 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 more · Garden flower Autumn sageSalvia greggii A variable sage with spicy-scented leaves and flowers in many colors 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 more · Wildflower Salvia mexicana A tall, purple-flowered sage from central Mexico 🇲🇽 Mexico · Wildflower Mariposa lilyCalochortus Wild lilies with showy, often hairy flowers across western North America 🇺🇸 United States and 2 more · Wildflower Sacred daturaDatura wrightii White trumpet-shaped flower with a strong scent, sacred in Native American rites 🇺🇸 United States and 3 more · Wildflower
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