Oct 17, 2016
The Chiranthodendron pentadactylon, in spanish “Árbol de la manita” comes from the word “Macpalxóchitl” that means “Hand-shaped flower”, I learned about this in an antropology practice. Pretty interesting tree, also the flower and his medical uses, you can prepare a tea with the flower and use it to so many things (Mainly for relaxing, works almost like the passionflower I think). Is in danger of extinction because, this tree, grows only in cloudy forest. In Mexico, this forests are disappearing and even though this tree can resist droughts, there are not many of them now in Mexico. :( I recomend you to read about this tree, it has an interesting history!