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Saturday, April 30, 2011

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. 

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