Learn about Mexican with the Flowers From Mexico
The Beautiful Flowers From Mexico
Discover the vibrant beauty and rich variety of Mexican flowers. From the iconic marigold to the delicate dahlia, Mexico’s flowers bring color, tradition, and a unique touch to any arrangement. Perfect for adding cultural significance and natural elegance to your floral choices.
Cempasúchil Flowers
Also known as marigolds, these are some of the most beloved native flowers in our country. As a symbol of the Day of the Dead, its petals are used to mark the path of souls on their return to the family home, and since pre-Hispanic times, no altar has included them. Its name comes from Nahuatl and means flower of twenty petals. If you want to see it in all its splendor, decorating streets, altars, and offerings, visit Mexico for the Day of the Dead (November 1 and 2).
Nochebuena Flower
Nochebuena, or Poinsettia, is the quintessential Christmas flower. Did you know that its origin is Mexican? Known in pre-Hispanic times as cuetlaxochitl, the Nahuatl name means “fire-colored flower.” It is native to southern Mexico, and oral tradition says that it was Emperor Moctezuma who discovered it on a small hill in the lands of Taxco — in what is now the state of Guerrero —where it was known as tlazochitl, the “flower that withers.” It is believed that they named it that way because it lost its freshness shortly after being cut.
Mexican Orchid
Zacanatan xanath, the Totonac name for the vanilla flower, is very famous and highly appreciated. The legend of its creation is a story of eternal love. Discover all of Orchid and more roses and flowers in our Shop or a post about these flowers: The Orchid.
Alcatraz Flower
Although the Alcatraz flower (or Alcatraz, for short) also exists in Africa, a petroglyph from the late postclassic period has been found on a hill in Santa Cruz, where a large butterfly is seen flying towards an Alcatraz plant.
Dahlia Flowers
It is the national flower of Mexico. The Aztecs called it xicamiti, which may derive from xicama-xóchitl (sweet potato flower), because the plant reproduces by bulbs. Pre-Hispanic temples were decorated with dahlias and their petals were used to make natural dyes for cotton garments. Today, in addition to its ornamental use, this flower is used in traditional medicine, and, in some regions, its petals and tuber are still cooked.