Tagetes erecta
Common name
marigold
Family
Asteraceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledonous composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Detailed description
A stout branching annual with large yellow to orange flower heads.
Flower colours
Orange, Yellow
Year naturalised
1977
Origin
Mexico
Etymology
erecta: Erect
Reason For Introduction
Ornamental