Family: Asteraceae
common marigold, French marigold
[Tagetes patula L., more...]
Kurt Stüber
Robert W. Freckmann
Etymology: Tagetes: named after the Etruscan god Tages who supposedly emerged from the earth as it was being ploughed and was imbued with the power of divination
Plants: annual forb
Flowers: head yellow to orange
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
Plants: annual forb
Flowers: head yellow to orange
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Robert W. Freckmann
Botanical Illustration
Emmet J. Judziewicz
