African marigold

American  

noun

1. a bushy composite plant, Tagetes erecta, of Mexico, having pinnate leaves and large yellow or orange flower heads.

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Etymology

Origin of African marigold

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

No, here is an African marigold, and a China-aster, and a Michaelmas daisy.

From Harry's Ladder to Learning by Anonymous

The African marigold indicates rain, if the corolla is closed after seven or eight in the morning.

From Flowers and Flower-Gardens With an Appendix of Practical Instructions and Useful Information Respecting the Anglo-Indian Flower-Garden by Richardson, David Lester