pot marigold

n (Plants) a Central European and Mediterranean plant, Calendula officinalis, grown for its rayed orange-and-yellow showy flowers, the petals of which were formerly used to colour food: family Asteraceae (composites). See also calendula

ca•len•du•la

(kəˈlɛn dʒə lə)

n., pl. -las. a composite plant, Calendula officinalis, with many-rayed orange or yellow flowers. [1870–75; < Medieval Latin, = Latin calend(ae) calends + -ula -ule]

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pot marigold - the common European annual marigoldCalendula officinalis, common marigold, ruddles, Scotch marigoldcalendula - any of numerous chiefly annual herbs of the genus Calendula widely cultivated for their yellow or orange flowers; often used for medicinal and culinary purposes

pot marigold

pot marigold:

see calendulacalendula
, any species of the genus Calendula, Old World plants of the family Asteraceae (aster family). The common calendula (C. officinalis), an annual with yellow to deep orange flower heads produced through a long blooming season, was a popular garden flower
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calendula

A great flower for eating, calendula blossoms are peppery, tangy, and spicy. Beautiful golden color. Sharp taste similar to saffron. Use to add yellow color to dishes. Anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, acne, controls bleeding, menstrual cycle, soothes irritated tissues, rashes, sunburn, radiation pain, abdominal cramps, constipation, anti-tumor, duodenal ulcers. Used on slow-healing wounds (helps grow new healthy cells). Some people may have reactions. Do not take while pregnant.

Pot Marigold

the common name of Calendula officinalis, an herbaceous plant of the family Compositae. The pot marigold is widely used in floriculture and as a medicinal and dye plant.

pot marigold

pot marigold

pot marigold

ca•len•du•la

pot marigold

pot marigold:

calendula

Pot Marigold

pot marigold

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noun the common European annual marigold

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