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Tagetes erecta, also known as cempasúchil, is a flowering plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has various uses in medicine, ceremonies and ornamentation, and is widely cultivated as an annual or perennial.
Oct 30, 2021 · Why marigolds, or cempasúchil, are the iconic flower of Día de los Muertos. This Día de los Muertos altar on display at a public shrine in Oaxaca, Mexico, shows several traditional ofrendas ...
Oct 11, 2023 · The marigold flower (tagetes erecta), known in Mexico as “cempasúchil”, is a staple of one of the country’s most important holidays and an essential element in its altars for the dead.
Jul 19, 2024 · Embedded in the rich fabric of Mexican culture, cempasúchil has a prominent role during Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This celebration, laden with indigenous and European elements, occurs annually on the first two days of November. The vibrancy of cempasúchil is believed to guide the spirits of the departed back to the world ...
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Dec 12, 2017 · Cempasúchitl are Mexican marigolds that have many petals and a strong scent. They are used to guide the spirits of the dead and decorate altars and graves during the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Nov 1, 2018 · For centuries, Día de Muertos celebrations in Mexico have been characterized by the vibrant yellow and orange hues of the marigold flower, also known as cempasúchil.
Oct 27, 2023 · Around this time of year throughout central and southern Mexico, waves of yellow, orange, and red blossoms of the flowering genus Tagetes, better known as “Cempasúchil” in Mexico or the “Aztec Marigold” in English-speaking countries, are harvested to celebrate one of Mexico’s most iconic festivities; Dia de los Muertos, or ...
