Is that You, Marigold?

Marigolds are one of a hundred different kinds of flowers. When I heard about Marigolds automatically my mind will say that they are the ugly yellow flower that smells bad. Indonesian people called it "kembang tahi ayam" which means chicken feces. We are so mean, hahaha. It is not a coincidence. Everybody knows that this flower has a pungent odor and we don't like it.

Now, it changes. I could see this flower in a different way. I assure you will agree with me. All right, in these last couple days we have Marigolds in my section at Metrolina Greenhouses. First time I saw them I was so surprised because they're not tall like I knew before. When I got closer to them I felt confused. Why are they so beautiful? Why? It took a couple minutes for me to realize something. Where is the bad smell? I didn't smell anything. They are totally shocking me!

I read some articles about Marigolds today and I felt that Marigolds were tricking me. In the past I just knew that they are bad instead of beautiful. How couldn't I know that Marigold are a fancy flower. Okay, We need to get closer. Know it to love it!

Firstly, Marigolds were discovered by the Portuguese in Central America in the 16th Century. This annual flower is included in Family Asteraceae and is broadly separated in two Genuses, Tagetes and Calendula. The last one is  commonly known as pot Marigolds. Now, I see that before I just knew the pot Marigolds.
The major varieties of Tagetes Marigolds are American/ African Marigold, French Marigold, Signet Marigold, and Mule Marigold.

Here they are!





 



Mixing Color

 
They are beautiful, aren't they?

Besides being beautiful for our gardens, they have more advantages for us. The sap of the stem can help our skin problems, such as skin inflammation, warts, and varicose veins. The pigments are also used as a food coloring for humans and livestock. That's amazing.

Hmm.. I'm sorry Marigolds, I just know you better now.

Komentar

  1. Ini Wilis30 Maret 2014 pukul 16.35

    In my village, this flower called "Kembang Ketul"... I used to have plenty in my garden, but now all gone... Don't even have the seed. Would be very appreciate if you kindly bringing them here when you're back home :-)

    BalasHapus
  2. PelintangPulau31 Maret 2014 pukul 05.57

    I don't have any plans to bring any flower from here but photos. hehe. I think people already forgot this flower for their garden and change it with other flower that don't have a bad smell..

    BalasHapus

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