Table 1 Vegetal climatic predictors operation
From: Traditional climate knowledge: a case study in a peasant community of Tlaxcala, Mexico
Local (Species) Name | Month Observation | Description |
|---|---|---|
Maguey (Agave salmiana Otto ex Salm-Dyck.) | April | When the flowering of this plant is very rich in terms of landscape, a season is expected with good quality showers. |
Nopal (Opuntia sp. L.) | April-May | The abundance of suckers on the pads of the prickly pear indicates favorable rains for crops. |
Azomiate (Senecio salignus DC.) | March-April | The early and abundant flowering of this plant indicates good quality of rain during agricultural work. |
Escobillo (Asteraceae sp. Bercht & Presl.) | March-April | Its abundant flowering, tells them to Peasants temporary quality (regular rainfall) for crops. |
Izote (Yucca sp. L.) | January-February | The emergence of a large number of “palmos” (inflorescence) indicates good quality of rains, while its incipient flowering indicates a bad time. |
Sotol (Dasylirion sp.) | January-February | Its abundant flowering is indicative of a temporary evil, little rain. |
Maize (Zea mays L. Zucc.) | June-August | When the maize plant shows wilted appearance, even when the ground is wet, it is a sign of "bad weather" or the next occurrence of frost. |
Nogal (Juglans regia L.) | January-February | The early flowering of this tree is indicative of frost or cold weather during the corn growing. |
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) | March-April | The abundant flowering of this plant is a sign of a good harvest. |
Peach (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch) Capulín (Prunus capuli Cav.) Plum (Prunus domestica L.) | January | Early flowering of these trees is an indicator of "good time", regular rainfall. On the other hand, if the flowering is delayed, is not abundant or is affected by a cold, this indicates "bad time", irregular rainfall or the appearance of some frost during the growth of the maize. |