Oct 17 (Reuters) - Mexican flower growers are preparing for bumper sales of marigolds for the upcoming Day of the Dead celebrations, helped by the return of public events after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The flower is native to Mexico and Central America ... The company sources its marigolds from California during Day of the Dead season. Zenia Ruiz prepares a bouquet of cempasuchil at Flor ...

In flower shops, freshly cut marigolds line the storefronts ... Image Downtown Mexico City. Celebrations for Day of the Dead typically begin on Oct. 28, with each day dedicated to a different ...

Like clockwork each autumn, Mexico City's floating gardens and bustling markets explode in a fiery display of orange. The cempasúchil flower ... los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

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These vibrant flowers can be spotted across India during festival times—and play an equally important role in Mexico's Day of the Dead. It’s the time of year for marigolds. In homes across ...

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Marigolds belong to an ancient tradition in Mexico that extends back ... an essential role in Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. The flowers believed to draw in spirits with ...

Day of the Dead ... Homes and streets are decorated with paper and flower garlands. Bright orange marigold flowers, commonly known as "flowers of the dead," are believed to draw loved ones ...