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Mexican Marigold

Tagetes lucida

Photo by HemaShah
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HemaShah
Edible . Used as a substitute for Tarragon. Leaves also have flavor of anise. Also known as Mexican mint.
HemaShah
Alice, Thank you for helping me ID this plant.Yes it is Mexican Marigold!!
HemaShah
Alice,thanks for appreciating my pic!!
HemaShah
Thanks Alice for all your feedback!! Please do not apologize!!
alicelongmartin
Emma, have you smelled the plant? I have grown this plant in my yard and it is called Mexican Marigold, it does not look like the regular Marigold. If it does not smell like Marigold, then I am wrong. I got mixed up in replying to you so I apologize if you get this twice.Alice
HemaShah
Thanks ALice. I have eaten what is Marigold and these flowers look very different from Marigolds.

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