The cempasúchil (Tagetes erecta), is a sunflower species native to Mexico and Central America, and an important plant in Mexican culture with symbolic meaning and cultural value.

But did you know its cultivation and use in the celebration of the Day of the Dead contribute to environmental care?

A field of cempasúchil covering 1 hectare can absorb up to 20 tons of CO2 per year. That is the equivalent of the amount emitted by a gasoline car over 20 years. Some studies suggest that the flower is capable of absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere after being cut.

Here are some important facts:

It is a plant with a high chlorophyll content. During photosynthesis, the plant uses solar energy to convert CO2 and water into oxygen and sugars.

It has a deep root system. This system helps the plant absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

The plant grows and dies quickly. This short life cycle allows the plant to absorb a large amount of CO2 in a relatively short period.