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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On November 1 and 2, the town comes alive with golden marigolds, glowing candlelight, and altars (ofrendas) blooming with orange cempasúchil flowers, sugar skulls, pan de muerto, and photos of loved ones.
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Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
His mural features the vibrant colors of sugar skulls, marigolds and Mexican dancers along with iconic La Colonia scenes such as the wrought iron archway, the Heritage Museum with its flowering trellis, St. Leo’s Church—there’s even a skateboarder getting air at the skate park.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Salmon pinks, deep violets, and sunny marigolds define the property’s aesthetic—a kaleidoscopic tribute to Frida Kahlo’s palette, set against lush jungle greens and the ever-shifting blues of the Pacific.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
In addition to marigolds deterring nematodes, other aromatic plants such as basil and rosemary have been shown to repel pests like aphids and whiteflies.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
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Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
His mural features the vibrant colors of sugar skulls, marigolds and Mexican dancers along with iconic La Colonia scenes such as the wrought iron archway, the Heritage Museum with its flowering trellis, St. Leo’s Church—there’s even a skateboarder getting air at the skate park.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Salmon pinks, deep violets, and sunny marigolds define the property’s aesthetic—a kaleidoscopic tribute to Frida Kahlo’s palette, set against lush jungle greens and the ever-shifting blues of the Pacific.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
In addition to marigolds deterring nematodes, other aromatic plants such as basil and rosemary have been shown to repel pests like aphids and whiteflies.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Marigold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marigold. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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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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