Tamarindo

Tropical flora of Mexico: about the he Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) tree and fruit

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Cashew

The Cashew: A tropical treat that grows in Mexico, imported from Brazil by Portuguese traders.

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La Habilla

Habilla seed

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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Coconut Palms

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.

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Bananas

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.

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Mangos

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.

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Tropical Insects

Some of the tropical insects found in Mexico: Tailless whip scorpions, tarantulas and other critters…

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Birds and Birdwatching in Mexico

About birdwatching in Mexico’s coastal lagoons, estuaries and wetlands…

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Dia de San Juan

Some of the traditions and superstitions in Mexico and Latin America connected with San Juan (Saint John) as well as a little bit about the rare emergence of the Saint John ant.

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Troncones Bird List

A list of over 100 bird species seen in the vicinity of Troncones Beach, Guerrero, Mexico.

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Bougainvillea

Tropical vegetation of Mexico: Bougainvillea. This bush producing masses of brilliant color was introduced into Mexico by French Admiral Louis de Bougainville.

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Papaya

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.

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