- Ynes Mexia went on an expedition to Mexico where she fell off a cliff, fracturing her ribs and injuring her hand, yet she still returned with over 500 specimens.
Mexia was an enthusiastic, yet cautious worker.
Ynes provided for her journies with the profit from the sale of the species she discovered.
Ynes Mexia had two flowers named after her because they wanted to honor her and to make her feel better after falling off a cliff. (the Mexianthus Mexicanus and the Mimosa Mexiae)