Observation: Tagetes erecta L. (Andrzej Konstantynowicz 2. okt 2022) Western Indian Ocean

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Tagetes erecta L.

Asteraceae Opret fløjlsblomst

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Tagetes erecta L.

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Tagetes erecta L. Opret fløjlsblomst

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Łódź, Botanical Garden

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It is native to Mexico and Central America.
Ornamental plant.
Edible plant - the petals of the flowers of some varieties can be eaten; the fresh receptacle is eaten by children; a yellow dye obtained from the flowers can be used as a saffron substitute for colouring and flavouring foods; the plant is used as a condiment (?).
Herbal plant - The whole herb is anthelmintic, aromatic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, sedative and stomachic; it is used internally in the treatment of indigestion, colic, severe constipation, coughs and dysentery; externally, it is used to treat sores, ulcers, eczema. sore eyes and rheumatism; the leaves are harvested as required for immediate use during the growing season, whilst the flowering plant can be dried and stored for later use; a  paste of the leavs is applied externally to treat boils, carbuncles and earaches; the flowers are carminitive, diuretic and vermifuge; a decoction is used to treat colds, and mumps; it is applied externally to treat skin diseases, conjunctivitis and sore eyes; the root is laxative.
Useful plant - secretions from the roots of growing plants have an insecticidal effect on the soil, effective against nematodes and to some extent against keeled slugs.

Tagetes erecta L.Western Indian OceanObservation

Tagetes erecta L.

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