Heimia salicifolia – Sinicuichi (Sinicuiche)

Heimia salicifolia – Sinicuichi (Sinicuiche)
FAMILY: Lythraceae GENUS: Heimia SPECIES: Salicifolia COMMON NAMES: Abre-o-sol (Sun Opener), Heimia, Herva de Vida (Herb of Life), Hierba de San Francisco (Herb of Saint Francis), Huanchinal, Jarilla, Shicuichi, Sinicuiche, Sinicuichi, Xonochilli, Yerba de Animas...

Erythrina americana – American Coral Tree

Erythrina americana – American Coral Tree
FAMILY: Leguminosae GENUS: Erythrina SPECIES: Americana COMMON NAMES: American Coral Tree, Bolita Grande, Cehst (Mixe), Demti (Otomi), Hutukuu’ (Huastec), Iquemite, Jiquimiti, K’ante’ (Mayan, ‘yellow tree’), Lakatila (Totonac), Madre...

Diplopterys cabrerana – Yahe Vine

Diplopterys cabrerana – Yahe Vine
FAMILY: Malphighiaceae GENUS: Diplopterys SPECIES: Cabrerana COMMON NAMES: Biaxii, Chagrupanga (Inga, ‘chagru leaf’), Ka-hee-ko (Karapana), Kahi (Tukano, ‘that which causes vomiting’), Mene Kahi Ma, Nyoko-buko Guda Hubea Ma (Barasana), Oco-yage...