aztec marigold
noun
Meaning
A hardy, bright orange or yellow flowering plant native to the Americas, widely used for ornamental gardening and cultural ceremonies.
Examples
- The Aztec marigold is often planted in vegetable gardens because its strong scent helps repel harmful insects.
- We decorated the family altar with dozens of fresh Aztec marigold blossoms for the holiday.
Synonyms: marigold, cempasúchil, African marigold, Tagetes erecta