Tagetes erecta

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Tagetes erecta
African Marigold; Marigold; Saffron Marigold; Cempol; Cempoalxóchitl

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DERIVATION

Tagetes	- named for Tages, an Etruscan god who sprang up from ploughed earth
erecta	- upright, erect

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THIS PLANT

The FLOWERS of this plant can be used to dye wool or silk, yarn or fabric, that has been pre-treated with alum, a yellow color.

FAMILY

Asteraceae (Aster Family) Other Plants in the Aster Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

GROWTH FORM

Upright

RANGE

Mexico, Guatemala, Peru

FLOWERS

Orange;yellow

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dye Plant

COMMON NAME(S)

African Marigold | Marigold | Saffron Marigold | Cempol | Cempoalxóchitl

Location Map for Tagetes erecta (African Marigold; Marigold; Saffron Marigold; Cempol; Cempoalxóchitl) - 3 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Tagetes erecta:
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Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	191465*1	2019	Chatfield Historic Farm, Dye Garden
2	191465*2	2019	Chatfield Historic Farm, Dye Garden
3	250208*1	2025	Chatfield Historic Farm, Dye Garden

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FLOWERING:
When Tagetes erecta has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2019

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