Tagetes nelsonii is a Mexican species of marigold in the family Asteraceae.

It is native to Guatemala and to the State of Chiapas in southern Mexico.

[2][3][4][5] Tagetes nelsonii is a hairless annual herb from 50 cm (20 inches) to 2m (6 feet) tall.

The plant produces numerous small flower heads in a flat-topped array, each containing 5-6 yellow ray florets surrounding 9-12 greenish-yellow disc florets.

[6] Also known as the citrus scented marigold, 'Tagetes nelsonii is considered an edible flower and is often eaten raw.