Tagetes patula French marigold (Compositae)

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Tagetes patula
French marigold
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The Tagetes patula plant species is found in Southern N. America - Mexico. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as French marigold.

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Latin Name:  Tagetes patula
Common Name:  French marigold
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  The pine-oak forest zone[181]. Naturalized in California where it grows on waste ground[71].

Medicinal Information: The whole herb is aromatic, digestive, diuretic and sedative[238]. It is used internally in the treatment of indigestion, colic, severe constipation[238], coughs and dysentery[218]. Externally, it is used to treat sore eyes and rheumatism[238]. The leaves are harvested as required for immediate use during the growing season, whilst the flowering plant can be dried and stored for later use[238].

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