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African marigold

noun

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


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of African marigold1

First recorded in 1830–40
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Several kinds of garden nasturtiums, sun-flowers, French and African marigolds, yellow lilies, and poppies, have been seen to emit either sparks or a steady light.

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The French and African marigolds, favourites of some, are allied to this.

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Plant out French and African marigolds from the hotbeds, with other autumnals, the last week of this month, choosing a cloudy warm day.

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

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But as she displayed the African marigolds and the late roses and the hardy outdoor chrysanthemums, and as she patted Bran, who dawdled under her hand, she looked furtively about for John.

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