Family:ASTERACEAE Genus:Tagetes Species:erectaL. Common names:French Marigold Distribution summary:Mexico Habit:Annual Hardiness:H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse Habitat:Pine/Oak forests Garden status: Currently grown Garden location:Mulberry Tree bed (H), Display bed (R) Flowering months:July, August, September, October Reason for growing:Medicinal
Additional Notes
Used as a drink, to be taken regularly to treat jaundice - by reason of its yellow colour.
Parkinson, John (1640) 'Theatrum Botanicum' London, Thomas Cotes
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