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Marigold
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Tagetes erecta

MarigoldHerb

Tagetes erecta, the Aztec marigold, Mexican marigold, big marigold, cempaxochitl or cempasúchil, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Tagetes native to Mexico and Central America. Despite being native to the Americas, it is often called the African marigold. In Mexico, this plant is found in the wild in the states of México, Michoacán, Puebla, Veracruz and Guerrero.

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusTagetes
NativeCentral America
LifespanAnnual (completes lifecycle within one growing season)

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Tagetes erecta.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusTagetes
SpeciesT. erecta
Binomial NameTagetes erecta
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameMarigold
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusTagetes

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.