>Hello again,
> On my recent trip to Mexico we explored the Mixteca Alta region of
>Oaxaca and were lucky to eat a dish made with the beautiful red flower
>known as Colorin or Tzompantle. The tree was barren of leaves but
>filled at the tip of the branches with clusters of small trumpet-like
>red flowers. The base of the flower was like a triangular shaped
>mushroom that held the red trumpets.
>Served traditionally with scrambled eggs, they tasted like a cross
>between a mushroom and wild rice.
>Does anyone know the latin name of the tree or any other info?
>Thanks,
>Shelora


Sounds like a great trip! I'm not of much help on this one, but I wanted to pop
in and say hi.

Arturo