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Definition of french marigold

french marigold

Plural:French marigolds
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A widely cultivated, compact ornamental plant (Tagetes patula) native to Mexico and Guatemala, characterized by its aromatic, deeply dissected leaves and brightly colored solitary flowers that range from yellow to deep orange and red.

Example

"Many gardeners plant French marigolds alongside tomatoes to help deter harmful root-knot nematodes from damaging the crop."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its name, the French marigold is actually native to the Americas; it is often distinguished from the taller African marigold, which also shares the same Mexican and Central American origins.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of French marigold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/french-marigold
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