Dysphania ambrosioides (Epazote, Jusuit's Tea, Mexican Tea, Paico ...
Mexican tea is an annual or short-lived perennial weed in the buckwheat (Amaranthaceae) family from tropical Americas. The plant will grow 2-5 feet tall with many irregular side branches and is weedy in cultivated fields, roadsides, streamsides, and waste places.
Tagetes lucida - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Tagetes lucida, or Mexican Tarragon, is native to the hill sides and woodlands in Mexico and South America where it is a perennial. In zones colder than 8 it is grown as an annual. It has cheerful yellow composite flowers that appear in the late spring and early fall. Plant it in the full sun in light well-drained soils.
Ruellia simplex - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Mexican Petunia is very popular and may be grown in bog gardens, on the margins of ponds, and in beds and borders. It may also be used as a container plant on patios or as a houseplant. The vibrant colored flowers make this an attractive plant that is tolerant of a …
Plectranthus amboinicus - North Carolina Extension Gardener …
Dried leaves make a tasty tea. Drying the leaves is a challenge due to the high oil content in the foliage. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Spider mites and mealybugs can damage this plant.
Pachira aquatica - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
This plant has low severity poison characteristics. See below Description. The money tree is native to Southern Mexico to Bolivia and Northern Brazil and is found in freshwater swamps, estuaries, along riverbanks, or tropical rainforests. The genus name, Pachira, means "sweetwater nut' and refers to the tree's fruits.
Argemone mexicana (Mexican Pricklepoppy, Mexican Prickly …
This plant has high severity poison characteristics. See below Description. Originally from Mexico, Prickly Poppy has naturalized in many parts of the world. In regions that experience a pronounced dry season, it can be found growing in its natural habitat of dry soils along roadsides, waste places and fields.
Tagetes tenuifolia - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
It is often planted as a companion plant in vegetable gardens and grows well with tomatoes. Lemon Marigold does well in a wide variety of soils, well drained and fertile, including clay, but will not tolerate shade.
Tagetes erecta - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Despite its common name, the plant is native to Mexico and Guatemala. There are many cultivars. African marigold does well in full sun, which encourages blooms, but appreciates light afternoon shade; it dislikes full shade.
Mexican Giant Hyssop - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
The long-lasting blooms on this compact plant attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Its foliage is licorice-scented, which is great to deter deer. This plant, once established, is drought tolerant.
Tagetes - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The plant is often used in tea, to color foods, and as a substitute for tarragon; however, it can be harmful if eaten in large amounts. The juice, sap, or thorns of these plants may cause a painful skin rash or irritation.