Aguascalientes Native Plants

Aguascalientes’ semi-arid climate supports a mix of desert scrub and grassland vegetation. Native plants such as mesquite, huizache, and nopales thrive in the sunbaked plains. In rocky hillsides, barrel cactus and agave species store water for the long dry season. Seasonal rains bring bursts of color from wildflowers like Mexican marigold and desert sunflower.