Uses and Nutrient Content
Marigold is grown as a source of colour for chicken feed as well as a beautiful yield for free flowers. Blossoms are either given away or sold in the market after being made into festoons.
It can also be used as cut flower in addition to free flower. Because of its changeable flower colour and height, marigold is used mostly for aesthetic purposes and also in scene planning. As a sheet material plant with herbaceous line and foliage, it makes perfect sense. French marigold is excellent for window boxes, hanging crates, edging, and rockeries.
Marigold Botanical Name
Tagetes is the botanical name of the marigold. Most species under this genus are native to Southern Mexico and are herbaceous plants. The most widely grown species within this genus are the African and French marigolds. The scientific name for the common marigold is Tagetes erecta. In India, marigolds are known as “Genda” phool and are a symbol of joy, prosperity, and tradition. Certain marigold species are planted next to economically valuable crops like tobacco, potatoes, and tomatoes because they repel pests like insects.
Table of Content
- Marigold Botanical Name
- Taxonomy of Marigold
- Nomenclature of Tagetes
- Common Name of Marigold
- Origins and Chronicles
- Importance to Culture
- Uses and Nutrient Content