3,122 observations
Mexican Marigold
Tagetes lucida
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Tagetes
About
Tagetes lucida Cav. is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is used as a medicinal plant and as a culinary herb. The leaves have a tarragon-like flavor, with hints of anise, and it has entered the nursery trade in North America as a tarragon substitute. Common names include sweetscented marigold', Mexican marigold, Mexican mint marigold, Mexican tarragon, Spanish tarragon, sweet mace, Texas tarragon, pericĂłn, yerbaniz, and hierbanĂs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Marigold is Tagetes lucida.
- Mexican Marigold belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Mexican Marigold belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Mexican Marigold belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Mexican Marigold belongs to the order Asterales.
- Mexican Marigold belongs to the family Asteraceae.
- Mexican Marigold belongs to the genus Tagetes.