This is the 1904th most frequent Spanish word.
natal
"Relating to birth or origin."
In this sentence, 'natal' is used as an adjective describing the city where the person was born, referring to their birthplace.
Siempre recuerdo mi ciudad natal con cariño.
I always remember my hometown fondly.
Here, 'natal' is again an adjective, emphasizing the personal connection and origin of the town related to Juan.
Juan regresó a su pueblo natal después de muchos años.
Juan returned to his hometown after many years.
In this context, 'natal' is describing the flora, indicating that it naturally originates or is indigenous to that region.