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Tagetes erecta

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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)

Uses of Tagetes erecta

Marigold is represented through practical, cultural, ecological, and wellness use cases from the plant dataset.

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Structured uses have not been added for Marigold. Once `useCards` is present in the plant JSON, this section will render those entries.

Toxicity Information

Toxicity data is not fully verified for this plant. Avoid consuming plant parts unless a trusted source confirms safe use.