Discover the ancient Mexica legend of cempasúchil, Mexico’s flower of the dead, and how its golden-orange blooms became an iconic symbol. Their union, however, was not long for this world: As a warrior and leader of their people, Huitzilin had to leave for war. Xóchitl was left alone, hoping her husband would return one day. At that moment, Xóchitl didn’t know she would never see Huitzilin again.