Tagetes linifolia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tagetes linifolia |
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Tagetes
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linifolia
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Tagetes linifolia is a type of wild marigold plant. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which is a large group of flowering plants that includes sunflowers and daisies. This special plant grows naturally in parts of Mexico.
About the Tagetes Linifolia Plant
Tagetes linifolia is a plant that doesn't have any hairs on its stems or leaves. It usually grows to be about 30 centimeters (or 12 inches) tall. That's about the length of a standard ruler!
What Does It Look Like?
The leaves of Tagetes linifolia are quite interesting. They are called "pinnately compound," which means they look like a feather. Each leaf has about 7 to 11 smaller leaf parts, called leaflets, arranged along a central stem.
When the plant blooms, it produces pretty flowers. Each branch usually has one flower head. These flower heads have two main parts:
- Ray florets: These are like the petals you see on a daisy. Tagetes linifolia has 5 yellow ray florets.
- Disc florets: These are the tiny flowers in the center of the head. This plant has about 25 to 30 disc florets.
Where Does It Grow?
This wild marigold is native to North America, specifically certain states in Mexico. You can find Tagetes linifolia growing naturally in the states of Tlaxcala, Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Puebla. This means it has grown there for a very long time and is part of the local plant life.
