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"Marigold" is a generic common name that refers to a number of separate plant species:

The two most recognisable are the African Marigold and the French Marigold which are common seasonal or annual plants:

The botanical name of the African Marigold is Tagetes erecta and the botanical name for the French Marigold is Tagetes patula

In addition, there is the Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) which is commonly used in herbal remedies is it is not reltated to either of the above and carries only a passing physical resemblance.

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Marigolds are any of 56 species of flowers belonging to the Tagetes genus, and each species has its own scientific name. In order from smallest group up, the classification of the marigold is below

GENUS: Tagetes

TRIBE: Tageteae

SUBFAMILY: Asteroideae

FAMILY: Asteraceae

ORDER: Asterales

UNRANKED GROUP: Asterids

UNRANKED GROUP: Eudicots

UNRANKED GROUP: Angiosperms

KINGDOM: Plantae

Here are the scientific names of a few random marigold species followed by their common names:

Tagetes erecta (Mexican marigold)

Tagetes lucida (Mexican mint marigold)

Tagetes minuta (Stinking Roger)

Tagetes patula (French marigold)

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The scientific name of Indian marigold is Tagetes erecta.

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Scientific name of marigold is Tagetes erecta and family name is

Asteraceae.

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