This thorny-trunked tree (Hura Crepitans Euphorbiaceae) is in Mexico commonly called the habilla or jabillo, bit also known as the ceiba amarilla, quauhtlatzil (“explosive tree”) or sandbox tree.
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The coconut palm, although not native to Mexico, grows all along the Mexican coasts, particularly on the western shores, and is harvested for the coconut meat, oil, fiber and wood. Continue reading Coconut Palms Flora of Mexico: The Banana. An herbaceous plant that grows in tropical climes and produces a high-energy fruit found in many parts of Mexico. Continue reading Bananas The mango is a tropical fruit tree native to Asia that was introduced to the West Indies in the 18th C. and moved into Mexico early in the 19th C. Its fruit is both juicy and fibrous, with a flowery and somewhat peach-like flavor. Continue reading Mangos The Cashew: A tropical treat that grows in Mexico, imported from Brazil by Portuguese traders. Continue reading Cashew Tropical vegetation of Mexico: Bougainvillea. This bush producing masses of brilliant color was introduced into Mexico by French Admiral Louis de Bougainville. Continue reading Bougainvillea It is believed that the papaya is native to tropical America, particularly southern Mexico and Central America, although now the papaya is common in almost all tropical regions. It is the source of the digestive enzyme, papain. Continue reading Papaya Beachcombing in pursuit of the Ojo de Venado, or Velvet Bean, used in Mexico as a charm to ward off evil Continue reading Beachcombing and Ojos de Venado The Cirian tree is a gourd tree that grows in some of the semi-tropical coastal regions of Mexico. Continue reading Cirian Tree |
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