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Marigold

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Photo by mary.gallo.m
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Description:

Marigold plants. They are a popular easy to grow bedding plant. Comes in yellow, orange and burgundy annual flowers. The common name in English "marigold" is derived from "Mary's gold", a name first applied to a similar plant native to Europe. Part of the sunflower family.

Habitat:

Marigolds are growing in my garden.

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