Tagetes erecta - Mexican Marigold

Scientific name: Tagetes erecta

Common name: Marigold, African Lemon Supreme, African Marigold,
Mexican Marigold, Aztec Marigold, Stinking Suzy

Malay name: Kembang Emas, Bunga Tahi Ayam

Family: Asteraceae 

Origin: Mexico

Category: Ornamental annual plant

 Photo Taken at: Genting Highlands

This plant is native to Mexico where it grows while there. It was wrongly thought to originate from Africa, hence it is also commonly called African Marigold.