Tagetes erecta
The story
In Mexico, the Aztec marigold is known by the beautiful Spanish name "cempasúchil" or "flor de muerto," and in the Nahuatl language as "cempōhualxōchitl." This plant, native to Mexico and Central America, has long held a deep cultural significance in its homeland, where it grows wild in states such as México, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, Wikidata, en.wikipedia.org
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
The Mexican marigold is often used in cultural celebrations, particularly during the Day of the Dead, where it serves as an offering to honor deceased loved ones. Its bright colors can also attract pollinators, making it beneficial for gardens.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
About
Tagetes erecta, the Mexican marigold or Aztec marigold, is a species of the genus Tagetes native to Mexico. Despite its being native to the Americas, it is often called African marigold. In Mexico, this plant is found in the wild in the states of State of México, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Tagetes erecta
- Slug
- tagetes-erecta
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Tagetes
- Species
- erecta
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 40
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