Caribbean endangered plants

Mandragora, biznaguita or palito (Turbinicarpus mandragora)

In the Mexican Caribbean, there are numerous species of plants and animals in danger of extinction. The mandrake, popularly known in Mexico as biznaguita or palito, is a small cactus with a rounded shape, long black spines and white formations around it that resemble the plumage of a bird. Its flowers, pink and yellow, have a strange elegance and are highly sought after for decoration: illegal extraction for trade is one of the main reasons why it is in danger of disappearing. 

 

From its hotels in Mexico, Iberostar leads sustainability actions to protect endangered species, including coral, which (believe it or not) is part of the animal kingdom. The Coral Labs in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, spaces for research and conservation located in the facilities of the Caribbean accommodations, study new ways to protect coral reefs, as well as their role in the fight against the climate crisis.