A plant of the genus Tagetes in the daisy family, especially (in gardening) an African or French marigold.
万寿菊
Example sentencesExamples
I presume that you wish to grow saffron for household culinary use and, if this is the case, may I suggest that you substitute either calendula petals or those of tagetes when cooking.
This page contains information on tagetes and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems, such as fungal infections and to deter insects and act as an insecticide.
African and French marigolds - tagetes - are also edible, the flowers and leaves providing a touch of lemon to savoury dishes.
Plant tagetes as a pest-deterrent around your vegetable crops.
Applications for tagetes include coloring for pastas, vegetable oils, margarine, mayonnaise, salad dressings, baked goods, confectionery, dairy products, ice cream, yogurts, citrus juices and mustard.
Origin
Modern Latin, from Latin Tages, the name of an Etruscan god.