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Tagetes erecta

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Common names

marigold

Biostatus

Exotic

Conservation status

Not applicable

Category

Vascular

Structural class

Herbs - Dicotyledonous composites

Flower colours

Orange, Yellow

Detailed description

A stout branching annual with large yellow to orange flower heads.

Detailed taxonomy

Genus

Family

Authority

Tagetes erecta L.

Endemic family

No

Ecology

Year naturalised

1977

Origin

Mexico

Reason for introduction

Ornamental

Other information

Etymology

erecta: Erect