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Common name: Marigold, Genda गेंदा (Hindi), Sanarei (Manipuri), Jhenduphool झेंडूफूल (Marathi), Gondephool गाँडेंफूल (Konkani)
Botanical name: Tagetes erecta Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
Marigold are among the very popular flowers commonly found in India and
other countries. They can be easily cultivated, are widely adaptable
to varying soils and climatic conditions and have a good flowering
duration. This bushy plant with around 20 to 30 species, have a
long flowering period and the colours range from orange, yellow, gold, cream
to apricot. They are very much used in making garlands. Make excellent
beds and pot decorations.
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