Mexican Mint Marigold (Tagetes lucida)

   

Tagetes lucida. Fort Davis, Texas. Photograph by Wynn Anderson.

• Common English Names: Mexican Mint Marigold, Sweetscented Marigold, Mexican Tarragon, Spanish Tarragon, Winter Tarragon
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Tagetes lucida (tuh-GEE-tees LOO-cih-duh)
• Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
• Geographic Range: Throughout much of Mexico.
• Plant Form: Perennial.
• Remarks:

Last Update: 23 May 2006