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Tagetes

Tagetes

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A formal name for the plants gardeners call marigolds with bright flowers
  • proper noun
  • /ˈtædʒɪtiːz/
  • Specialized
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  • The bright orange flowers of Tagetes are a favorite in summer gardens.
  • marigold (Tagetes)

Examples

  • Many cultures use Tagetes in festivals and traditional ceremonies.

  • I planted Tagetes in my garden this spring.

  • Gardeners often plant Tagetes to add vibrant color and repel pests naturally.

  • Did you know that Tagetes are often used in traditional medicine?

  • In my garden, I planted several varieties of Tagetes that bloom with vibrant colors throughout the summer.

  • The Tagetes species, commonly known as marigolds, are popular for their ability to attract beneficial insects.

  • For a cheerful garden display, consider adding Tagetes to your landscape, as they provide striking flowers and a pleasant scent.

Synonyms

marigold
vsTagetes
11 2.4

A garden plant with bright yellow or orange flowers

is the scientific genus name focusing on aromatic species rather than cultivation

Compounds

Ratibida tagetes
  • Specialized
9.9

A coneflower with yellow or orange flowers

Tagetes erecta
  • Specialized
8.4

A tall annual plant with large bright yellow or orange flower heads often called African marigold

Tagetes patula
  • Specialized
8.1

A small garden marigold with a strong smell and orange or yellow flowers

Surface Forms

Tagetes main

Etymology

Tagetes takes its name from Tages, a mythical child in the stories of the ancient Etruscans who appeared from the earth to give wise advice. Because these bright, scented flowers were important in old ceremonies, the name Tagetes came to mean the marigold plants we grow today.