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French marigold

–noun
a composite plant, Tagetes patula, of Mexico, having yellow flowers with red markings.

Origin:
1540–50
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French marigold  
n.  A widely cultivated plant (Tagetes patula) native to Mexico and Guatemala, having divided leaves, yellow rays usually with reddish markings, and large solitary flower heads.
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