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What is the scientific name of African marigold?

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Remember: \textit{Tagetes erecta} = African marigold (tall and upright), while \textit{Tagetes patula} = French marigold (short and bushy).
Updated On: Jan 14, 2026
  • Tagetes patula
  • Tagetes erecta
  • Tagetes minuta
  • Tagetes tenuifolia
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The Correct Option is B

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African marigold's scientific name is \textit{Tagetes erecta}. This tall, upright marigold variety is extensively cultivated for its large, ornamental flowers.
Option (A) Tagetes patula: French marigold, a smaller, bushier type.
Option (B) Tagetes erecta: Correct. Identifies the African marigold.
Option (C) Tagetes minuta: Primarily cultivated for its essential oil, not ornamental flowers.
Option (D) Tagetes tenuifolia: Features small yellow flowers and is less frequently cultivated.
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