Tagetes filifolia
Species of flowering plant
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Tagetes filifolia is a New World species of marigolds in the family Asteraceae. It is widespread across much of Latin America from northern Mexico to Argentina.[2][3][4][5][6][7] Common name is Irish lace despite the fact that the plant does not grow in Ireland.[8]
| Tagetes filifolia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Tagetes |
| Species: | T. filifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Tagetes filifolia Lag. 1816 | |
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Tagetes filifolia is a branching annual herb up to 50 cm (20 inches) tall. It has a strong aroma similar to that of anise or liquorice. Leaves resemble small branching, feathery threads.[8]
People of the native range of the species use it as a food flavoring, a tea, and a diuretic.[8]