marigold
noun
mari·gold
ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld 
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: any of a genus (Tagetes) of composite herbs with showy usually yellow, orange, or maroon flower heads
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Lantana and marigolds handle sun with ease Lantana thrives on six to eight hours of full sunlight and pulls double duty by attracting butterflies.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Some varieties of marigolds can cause skin irritation, so wear gardening gloves as a precaution.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Similar to marigolds, nasturtiums deter pests and serve as trap crops.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
This spring, Melnyk will seed marigolds, chrysanthemums and lavender at the site.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Some varieties of marigolds can cause skin irritation, so wear gardening gloves as a precaution.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Similar to marigolds, nasturtiums deter pests and serve as trap crops.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
This spring, Melnyk will seed marigolds, chrysanthemums and lavender at the site.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Marigold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marigold. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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marigold
noun
mari·gold
ˈmar-ə-ˌgōld
ˈmer-
: any of a genus of tropical American herbs related to the daisies and grown for their showy yellow or red and yellow flower heads
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