Tagetes filifolia Irish lace (Compositae)

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Tagetes filifolia
Irish lace
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The Tagetes filifolia plant species is found in C. and S. America - Mexico to Costa Rica It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Irish lace.

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Latin Name:  Tagetes filifolia
Common Name:  Irish lace
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Lagasca.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

General Uses: Although no specific mention of the following use has been seen for this species, most if not all members of this genus probably have a similar effect to a greater or lesser degree. Secretions from the roots of growing plants have an insecticidal effect on the soil, effective against nemotodes and to some extent against keeled slugs. These secretions are produced about 3 - 4 months after sowing[200]. The growing plant is also said to repel insects and can be grown amongst crops such as potatoes and tomatoes.

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