Some very useful information from our resident botanist, Petro Lemmer.
Kakiebos (Tagetes minuta),
although an alien species, is not a declared invader and is a pioneer
plant on disturbed ground. In addition, and a very good reason to
cherish these plants:
Kakiebos
contains a very useful range of chemicals that are known to have
various medicinal properties. It can be used as an antimicrobial,
antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiparasitic and antibiotic. It is used in
south American countrie...
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