Marigold Flower History. Jul 02 2020 Tagetes erecta aka African marigolds American marigolds or Mexican marigolds. It has flat flowers unlike both the French and African varieties and their puffier flowers.
The family name Tagetes is derived from a mythical Etruscan deity. Jul 02 2020 Tagetes erecta aka African marigolds American marigolds or Mexican marigolds. It is told that in the 1500s native marigold seeds were taken from the Aztecs by early Spanish explorers to Spain.
Feb 04 2020 Calendula Calendula officinalis is commonly known as English marigold Scotch marigold or pot marigold particularly in Europe.
Spanish explorers introduced the flowers to Spain in the 1500s and soon after they spread throughout Europe and Africa. Operation Marigold a secret attempt to reach a compromise solution to the Vietnam War. Since the Aztec period marigold flower history has encompassed medicine spirituality cuisine and even magic. The recorded history of marigolds begins with the Aztecs in Mexico where the flowering plant was used in religious ceremonies and as an herbal medicine.