Description
Tagetes lacera (also called Mexican Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herb with bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tagetes lacera is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a short, stiff, bristly pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, pointed leaf and a small, yellow, daisy-like flower.
Where to Find Tagetes lacera
Tagetes lacera is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.