What is another word for marigold?

Pronunciation: [mˈaɹɪɡˌə͡ʊld] (IPA)

Marigold is a bright yellow or orange flower which is a common sight in gardens and parks. The word marigold has several synonyms which can be used interchangeably. These include Calendula, Tagetes, Pot Marigold, and Mexican Marigold. Calendula is a flower that is similar in appearance to marigold and is often used in herbal remedies. Tagetes is a flower which is commonly grown as an ornamental plant and is used in traditional medicine. Pot Marigold is a name given to a specific species of marigold that is often grown in pots and containers. Finally, Mexican Marigold is a variety of marigold that is native to Mexico and is known for its strong scent.

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Usage examples for Marigold

Flower merchants gathered up their entire stock of freshly prepared garlands of marigold and tuberose and jasmine and champak blooms-banked masses of garlands were hung on scores of scores of reaching arms, lifted to carry them.
"Son of Power"
Will Levington Comfort and Zamin Ki Dost
The low-lands were found occasionally bright with the golden petals of the marsh-marigold, which fairly blazed under the direct rays of the sun.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
If I hadn't it, I wouldn't be like a prize marigold at a show, with every person praising me.
"Contemporary One-Act Plays Compiler: B. Roland Lewis"
Sir James M. Barrie George Middleton Althea Thurston Percy Mackaye Lady Augusta Gregor Eugene Pillot Anton Tchekov Bosworth Crocker Alfred Kreymborg Paul Greene Arthur Hopkins Paul Hervieu Jeannette Marks Oscar M. Wolff David Pinski Beulah Bornstead Herma

Famous quotes with Marigold

  • The seal and guerdon of wealth untold We clasp in the wild marsh marigold.
    Elaine Goodale Eastman
  • The marigold, whose courtier's face Echoes the sun, and doth unlace Her at his rise, at his full stop Packs and shuts up her gaudy shop.
    John Cleveland

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