What is "tagetes"

n. (plural of tagete English)

Tagetes is a genus of annual or perennial, mostly herbaceous plants in the sunflower family ( Asteraceae or Compositae). It was described as a genus by Linnaeus in 1753.

The genus is native to North and South America, but some species have become naturalized around the world. One species, T. minuta, is considered a noxious invasive plant in some areas.