The majestic Magnolia ofeliae: a living treasure of Jalisco

The majestic Magnolia ofeliae: a living treasure of Jalisco Magnolia ofeliae By Biól. Adolfo Servin Diaz Agosto 15, 2026 Magnolias belong to the family Magnoliaceae, one of the oldest lineages of flowering plants on the planet. Traditionally, species of the former genus Talauma are known in Mexico as yoloxóchitl, a word of Nahuatl origin meaning […]

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Bletia macristhmochila

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Bletia macristhmochila By Biól. Adolfo Servin June 5, 2026 The orchid of the month for June is one of the most beautiful and ephemeral species in our flora: Bletia macristhmochila. It is a geophytic plant, meaning a species capable of storing energy reserves underground in tubers or pseudobulbs during unfavorable […]

Mexican Bird of the Month: Cypseloides niger

Mexican Bird of the Month: Cypseloides niger By Biól. Adolfo Servin June 3, 2026 The bird of the month for June is a species as remarkable as it is elegant: the Black Swift (Cypseloides niger). This medium-sized bird is characterized by its almost entirely black or dark brown plumage. In flight, it can be easily […]