Marigold can be used against nematodes
Several species in the genus Tagetes are used as ornamental plants in gardens. Some species are grown for industrial purposes such as food colors, or for essential oils. Marigolds are also grown to deter insect pests and nematodes.
Names
Scientific
Tagetes spp.
English
Marigold
Dutch
Afrikaantje
German
Studentenblume
Taxonomy
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Tagetes
Species
Tagetes spp. (Marigold)
Crop categories
Botanical pesticides
Cut flowers
Essential oils
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Ornamental plants
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops
Tropical crops
Pictures
Marigold flower with a bee