Basic Information Common Name: Saiya Scientific Name: Amoreuxia palmatifida Native Habitat: Mexico History / Discovery / Cultivator Amoreuxia palmatifida, commonly known as Saiya, is a fascinating member of the Cochlospermaceae family. Its discovery and naming are attributed to the rich history of botanical exploration in Mexico, its native habitat

Basic Information Common Name: Amoreuxia schiedeana Scientific Name: Amoreuxia schiedeana Native Habitat: Mexico History / Discovery / Cultivator Amoreuxia schiedeana is a fascinating member of the Cochlospermaceae family. The genus Amoreuxia is named in honor of Pierre-Joseph Amoreux, a French naturalist and physician of the 18th century. The spec

Basic Information Common Name: Amoreuxia durangensis Scientific Name: Amoreuxia durangensis Native Habitat: Mexico (Durango and surrounding areas) History / Discovery / Cultivator Amoreuxia durangensis is a member of the Cochlospermaceae family, a small family of flowering plants recognized for their distinctive, often showy, yellow flowers. The pl

Basic Information Common Name: Amoreuxia colombiana Scientific Name: Amoreuxia colombiana Native Habitat: Colombia, South America. Specifically, it’s found in the dry forests and scrublands of northern Colombia. History / Discovery / Cultivator Amoreuxia colombiana is a relatively obscure plant, even within botanical circles. Its discovery an

Basic Information Common Name: Amoreuxia malvifolia Scientific Name: Amoreuxia malvifolia Native Habitat: Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas) and the United States (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico). History / Discovery / Cultivator Amoreuxia malvifolia, a fascinating member of the Cochlosperm

Basic Information Common Name: Amoreuxia gonzalezii Scientific Name: Amoreuxia gonzalezii Native Habitat: Mexico History / Discovery / Cultivator Amoreuxia gonzalezii is a relatively rare and lesser-known species within the Amoreuxia genus. This genus is part of the Cochlospermaceae family, a small family of tropical trees and shrubs. Information s

Basic Information Common Name: Wright’s Amoreuxia Scientific Name: Amoreuxia wrightii Native Habitat: Southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and northern Mexico. History / Discovery / Cultivator Amoreuxia wrightii, commonly known as Wright’s Amoreuxia or sometimes “Yellowshow,” is a relatively obscure perenn

Basic Information Common Name: Saiya Scientific Name: Amoreuxia palmatifida Native Habitat: Arid and semi-arid regions of southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and northern Mexico. History / Discovery / Cultivator Amoreuxia palmatifida, commonly known as Saiya, is a fascinating member of the Cochlospermaceae family, a group of flo

Basic Information Common Name: Mexican Poppy Scientific Name: Amoreuxia palmatifida Native Habitat: Mexico History / Discovery / Cultivator Amoreuxia palmatifida, commonly known as the Mexican Poppy, is a captivating perennial herb endemic to Mexico. Its history is interwoven with the arid landscapes of its native land, where it thrives in the rock