This name, translating to "mortal flower that perishes and withers like ... cuetlaxochitl instead of poinsettia to honor its Aztec roots and reject the colonial legacy tied to Poinsett.

Walking down bustling Bridge Street, it would be easy to miss Root & Flower, tucked into a nook set a few feet back from the sidewalk. Just a short walk from the base of Vail Mountain, its ...