- The 5 main flowers of Tlaxcala
- 1- Olive
- 2- Five sores
- 3-
- 4- Donkey grass
- 5- Bluebell
- The 5 main animals of Tlaxcala
- 1- Cenzontle
- 2- Tlacuaches
- 3- Owls
- 4- barking dog
- 5- Vultures
- References
The flora and fauna of Tlaxcala is defined by the temperate, humid and cold climate of the region. The flora is represented by species such as bluebell, five sores and grass. And the fauna includes animals such as buzzards, opossums, barking dogs and cenotles.
Tlaxcala is located in the central-eastern region of Mexico and has a rich diversity of flora and fauna in its forests, plains, mountains and grasslands.
The state of Tlaxcala is located in the region of the Neovolcanic Axis and also has two important plains: Calpulalpan and Huamantla.
The goodness of this territory allowed large pre-Hispanic populations to settle there for 8 thousand years.
The 5 main flowers of Tlaxcala
1- Olive
It is a small flower with white trifoliate petals with a yellow center and is frequently used by beekeepers in Tlaxcala.
It grows like a weed and is also called a road weed.
2- Five sores
Its scientific name is tagetes lunulata. This flower is widely used throughout Mexico as an offering on the Day of the Dead.
It blooms between August and December and its petals are yellow with an orange center.
3-
It belongs to the genus of phanerogams. Its inflorescence produces between 6 and 18 tiny white or purple flowers.
4- Donkey grass
Its scientific name is aloysia polystachya, and it has a tiny white flower in the form of a bouquet.
It is known for its medicinal properties and is highly recommended for digestion due to its minty flavor.
5- Bluebell
It is part of the convolvulaceae family. Its flowers are trumpet-shaped and its most common color is blue, although it also occurs in white, pink and purple.
The 5 main animals of Tlaxcala
1- Cenzontle
They are birds with gray plumage, black beaks and yellow eyes. They nest in bushes and like to live in open areas.
They are striking because they tend to imitate the song of other birds or any type of noise, even machinery or artificial sounds.
2- Tlacuaches
They belong to the family of the Didelphidae. Their name comes from the Nahuatl language and they are also known as Mexican marmosas.
They have spread to many territories thanks to their adaptability when choosing their food. Its fur is gray, ocher and white for its head, with black highlights on the ears.
3- Owls
The characteristic white owl of Tlaxcala lives in the Malinche National Park and belongs to the family of the titonidae.
Its yellow eyes, its round head without ears and its white and ocher feathers stand out.
4- barking dog
They are commonly known as coyotes and their average lifespan is 6 years.
They have a slim build and feed on rabbits, shrews, herbs, vegetables and lizards. They can be found in herds or roaming solitary.
5- Vultures
They are birds of prey of the falconiform family. They feed on carrion and some small animals or young birds of other birds.
Its plumage is completely black and the head is devoid of feathers as an evolutionary sign, as this helps it maintain hygiene on its face and prevent bacteria from accumulating when ingesting carrion.
References
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