Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lemmonii
ID:
66531

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 19: 40. 1883

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065860



Common Names

  • Tagetes lemmonii
  • Lemmon's Marigold
  • Mountain Marigold


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Description

Tagetes lemmonii (also called Lemmon's Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow and orange flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Tagetes lemmonii is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tagetes lemmonii has bright yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The flowers are composed of 5-7 ray florets and numerous disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tagetes lemmonii is an annual plant that is native to Mexico. It is best propagated from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Tagetes lemmonii

Tagetes lemmonii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in the wild in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Tagetes lemmonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tagetes lemmonii?

Tagetes lemmonii

What is the common name of Tagetes lemmonii?

Lemmon's Marigold

What is the habitat of Tagetes lemmonii?

It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites

Species in the Tagetes genus

Tagetes daucoides, Tagetes multiflora, Tagetes biflora, Tagetes mendocina, Tagetes oaxacana, Tagetes pringlei, Tagetes coronopifolia, Tagetes osteni, Tagetes stenophylla, Tagetes laxa, Tagetes micrantha, Tagetes foetidissima, Tagetes perezi, Tagetes minuta, Tagetes subulata, Tagetes lucida, Tagetes pauciloba, Tagetes persicifolia, Tagetes lacera, Tagetes minima, Tagetes mandonii, Tagetes nelsonii, Tagetes parryi, Tagetes terniflora, Tagetes hartwegii, Tagetes apetala, Tagetes gracilis, Tagetes moorei, Tagetes lemmonii, Tagetes verticillata, Tagetes palmeri, Tagetes iltisiana, Tagetes lucida, Tagetes praetermissa, Tagetes epapposa, Tagetes erecta, Tagetes tenuifolia, Tagetes inclusa, Tagetes mulleri, Tagetes dianthiflora, Tagetes elliptica, Tagetes lunulata, Tagetes rupestris, Tagetes campanulata, Tagetes filifolia, Tagetes sororia, Tagetes argentina, Tagetes zypaquinensis, Tagetes arenicola, Tagetes linifolia,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-22758: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.