Looks like a french marigold. I grew the variety "golden guardian" that is a smidge lighter in color than these many years ago. Each year I have a couple reseed themselves and continue on in my gardens. I got the seed originally from Park Seed. Many seed vendors sell french marigolds. "Harlequin" is a pretty multi-colored variety. FataMorgana

Thank you, Jaynine! I think that could be it. From researching, seems that was the Aztec name given to it. It actually translates as "flower of the dead"

Hi Daisy! I was hoping you would respond. I've been perusing the forum and can see that you have a lot of knowledge in that head of yours. I guess I should have been more specific about my question... Is there any other plant that looks and acts like Mexican Mint Marigold that could potentially be poisonous? I haven't found anything, in books etc., to indicate... but you never know. Just a bit nervous about eating something labeled with only a common name. Smells kind of licorce like. I really do think it is the real deal. Just thought I would get an opinion or two first. Tarragon butter on steak sounds great!! Hadn't thought of that, though I LOVE flavored butters of just about any kind on steak, and bread, and potatos... Well, please let me know if you know of an imposter. Mine was just labeled Mexican Mint Marigold. It goes dormant in the winter, here in zone 8A Texas. I cut it back at that time and in the spring it sprouts back out. Has sort of spear shaped leaves and blooms just at the very tips of the plant in the fall only, so far. Kind of an old fashioned flower look to it. About 2 feet tall. Don't have a digital or I'd send you a pic.

I am interested, do you have any details on what is to happen? I have not done a round robin. Thanks, Yvette Send me an email if you would as I don't always get back to certain links right away:)