Marigold
Botanical Name: Tagetes spp.
Family Name: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Bushy annual with bright orange or yellow flowers
Ecosystem: Gardens, roadsides
Size: 20–90 cm
Shape: Compact, mounding
Geographical Origin: Central America
Current Distribution: Worldwide
Flower Shapes and Colours: Pom-pom or ruffled, orange/yellow/red
Seed Types and Size: Long, narrow seeds with a white tip
Uses: Pest control, ceremonial, medicinal
Parts Used: Flowers
Medicinal Uses: Antiseptic, skin healing
Planetary Influences: Sun
Metaphysical Uses: Joy, protection, honoring the dead
Elemental Association: Fire