Tagetes minuta

Native to Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, northeastern Brazil, southeastern Brazil, and southern Brazil and nearby regions, this is an herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has been introduced globally since Spanish colonization, establishing itself across continents. It is adorned with small white flowers and has been consumed in various forms with the leaves serving as seasoning, Notably, an extraction of the plant, termed “Marigold oil,” finds application in the perfume, tobacco, and soft drink industries. Photographed in the department of Risaralda, Colombia.