Mexican marigold, flower
The edible flower of the Mexican marigold plant. Cultivated both as an ornamental plant and as a source of feed pigments and food colouring additives.
Also known as: African marigold; Mexican marigold; Aztec marigold; Cempasúchil
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Tagetes erecta
References
HESTIA Glossary