Tagetes lucida Mexican tarragon (Compositae)

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Tagetes lucida
Mexican tarragon
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The Tagetes lucida plant species is found in C. and S. America - Mexico to Guatamala. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mexican tarragon.

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Latin Name:  Tagetes lucida
Common Name:  Mexican tarragon
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Cav.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Woods, hillsides and rocky slopes[192].

General Uses: Secretions from the roots of growing plants have an insecticidal effect on the soil, effective against nematodes and to some extent against keeled slugs[200], they also have an effect against some persistent weeds such as couch grass[14]. These secretions are produced about 3 - 4 months after sowing[200]. The growing plant also has a repellent effect on various insect pests such as the asparagus beetle and bean weevils[14, 20]. A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers[169]. The dried plant is burnt as an incense and to repel insects[238].

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