Jacaranda trees: A blooming legacy in Mexico

The Jacaranda, a genus of 49 flowering plant species from the Bignoniaceae family, is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. These striking purple-blossomed trees became an integral part of Mexico’s landscape in the early 20th century, thanks to Japanese migrants Tasuguro Matsumoto and his son Sanshiro.

Following the Mexican Revolution, Tasuguro proposed to President Álvaro Obregón that Jacarandas be planted along Mexico City’s main streets. His vision transformed the capital, making the trees a beloved symbol of springtime in Mexico.