Tropical American annual plant with orange, yellow or red flowers (8)

I believe the answer is:

marigold

(Other definitions for marigold that I've seen before include "Orange daisy" , "floral item" , "Garden plant of the daisy family" , "Orange-flowered plant" , "Yellow or orange flower" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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