The cempasuchil flower, an icon of Mexico

The Cempasúchil flower symbolizes the Day of the Dead in Mexico, thanks to its color and aroma it is one of the most representative elements of the offerings for the dead.

 The Cempasúchil flower is native to Mexico, its name comes from the Nahuatl "Cempohualxochitl" which means "twenty flowers" or "several flowers".

The Mexicans of centuries ago assimilated the yellow color of the cempasuchil flower with the sun, which is why they used it in the offerings dedicated in honor of their dead. Tradition marks making paths with the cempasúchil flowers, from the main road to the altar of the house in order to guide the souls to the altars.

In Mexico, the presence of 35 species of the flower is estimated, of the 58 referred to for America. More than any other country