Anís (Mexican marigold)

Tagetes micrantha

herb

A marigold that the Purépecha call « anís », gathered in fields and pine-oak forests, eaten and sold as a seasoning at their markets.

Origin

Michoacán (Mexico)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The fresh leaves and flowers flavour a dish at the end of cooking, or are infused for a few minutes in hot water; the tough stems are removed.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Ten Purépecha communities bring it to market, seven months a year.