Mexican marigold
Día de Muertos flower
Mexican marigold is a plant native to Mexico and Central America, used for centuries in Day of the Dead celebrations and traditional medicine.
The bright orange and yellow flowers have a pungent scent.
The term covers several species, most commonly *Tagetes erecta* (African marigold, despite the name) and *Tagetes lucida*, whose leaves taste of anise and serve as a culinary herb.
Mexican festival for deceased
- ofrendaMexican memorial altar
- altarsSacred ceremonial tables
- AztecAncient Mexican civilization
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
offerings · All Souls' Day · cemetery · November · rituals · remembrance · indigenous · syncretism
Occurring every year
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- petalsColored bloom segments
- orangeCitrus with segments
- yellowHue between green and orange
gold · cultivar · seedling · foliage · gardening · horticulture · pollinator · companion planting
Curative treatment or fix
- digestive aidPromotes food breakdown
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
poultice · traditional medicine · fever reducer · anti-inflammatory · calming · insect repellent · botanical
Substance improving food taste
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- edibleSafe to consume
- flavoringSubstance adding taste
herbaceous · aromatic · mole · salsa verde · quesadillas · bean dishes
Sharply strong-smelling
- fragrantEmitting pleasant smell
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- spicyHaving strong heat
- muskyHaving animal-derived odor
citrusy · resinous · balsamic · fresh · distinctive · sharp · herbaceous
Full of varied hues
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- vividIntensely clear and bright
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- orangeCitrus with segments
golden · radiant · bold · saturated · eye-catching · decorative · garlands · flower arrangements
Day of the Dead
Mexican festival for deceased
ancestors · offerings · All Souls' Day · cemetery · November · rituals · remembrance · indigenous · syncretism · candles
annual
Occurring every year
yellow · gold · cultivar · seedling · foliage · gardening · horticulture · pollinator · companion planting · nursery
remedy
Curative treatment or fix
- digestive aidPromotes food breakdown
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
tonic · poultice · traditional medicine · fever reducer · anti-inflammatory · calming · insect repellent · botanical
seasoning
Substance improving food taste
flavoring · herbaceous · aromatic · mole · salsa verde · quesadillas · bean dishes
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
musky · citrusy · resinous · balsamic · fresh · distinctive · sharp · herbaceous
colorful
Full of varied hues
orange · golden · radiant · bold · saturated · eye-catching · decorative · garlands · flower arrangements · borders