French marigold
Tagetes patula L.
Tagetes patula, the French marigold, is a species in the Asteraceae family, native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has been naturalised in many other countries and is widely cultivated as a bedding plant with numerous cultivars.
Description
Tagetes patula, known as the French marigold, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to Mexico and Guatemala, it has become naturalised in several regions worldwide. The plant is commonly grown as an ornamental bedding plant, with cultivars displaying a range of bright yellow to orange flowers. It was first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus.
Other common names
French marigold
