Tagetes sp.
Marigold, Marigold
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Tagetes sp. (Marigold) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lantana: Lantana has opposite leaves and tubular flowers in rounded clusters, not daisy-like heads; vs Calendula: Calendula's bracts are separate overlapping scales, not fused into a cup; vs Bahiopsis: Bahiopsis has separate overlapping bracts and lacks the strong marigold scent; vs Eriophyllum: Eriophyllum has woolly gray foliage and separate bracts, not fused tubes; vs Bidens: Bidens has separate bracts and seeds with 2-4 barbed awns, not scales
Frequently asked questions
Is Tagetes sp. native to California?
No. Tagetes sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Tagetes sp. belong to?
Tagetes sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Tagetes.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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