Tagetes lucida
Mexican Mint Marigold, Mexican Tarragon
Other regional names: Sweetscented Marigold +1 more
- Sweetscented Marigold
- Texas Tarragon
Also known as: Tagetes anethina Sessé & Moc. +10 more
- Tagetes anethina Sessé & Moc.
- Tagetes florida Sweet
- Tagetes gilletii De Wild.
- Tagetes lucida (Sweet) Voss
- Tagetes lucida f. florida (Sweet) Voss
- Tagetes lucida f. lucida
- Tagetes lucida subsp. lucida
- Tagetes pineda La Llave
- Tagetes pineda LaLlave
- Tagetes schiedeana Less.
- Tagetes seleri Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Tagetes lucida (commonly known as Mexican mint marigold or Mexican-tarragon) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Jawa