and the cempasúchil — the Aztec name of the marigold flower native to Mexico. The fragrance of the bright orange and yellow flowers is said to lead souls from their burial place to their family ...

To the unfamiliar, it may be surprising that the exuberant marigold is the traditional flower for Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, the Latin American holiday celebrated today and Wednesday.

The Marigold flower, commonly called ‘Genda Phool’, is also famous for its subtle aroma, and ease of growing. Here we mention a few reasons why it is one of the most preferred flowers and ...

It’s that time of year when most of us adorn our houses with flowers, lights, entryway rangolis, candles, and diyas. Among other decoratives, the marigold flower, also known as the herb of the ...

What exactly goes on each ofrenda will depend on each person and each family, but one thing you may notice a lot of is marigolds. This is why the flowers are so significant. Native to Mexico ...

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Flower shops in Tijuana expect another year of plummeting sales for marigolds, the popular Día de los Muertos flower used to decorate grave sites and altars ...

Apart from being known as marigold, this flower is sometimes addressed as "the happiness flower". Its botanical name is Tagetes erecta, and in Sanskrit, marigold is known as Sthulapushpa ...

In 2021-22, Andhra Pradesh has produced nearly 300 tonnes of marigold flowers to become the fifth major marigold producer in India, according to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export ...