Marigold
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The marigolds, genus Calendula L., are a genus of about 20 species of annual or perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The leaves of this plant are 5-18 cm long, simple, and usually roughly hairy. The flower heads range from pale yellow to deep orange, and are 3-7 cm across, with both ray florets and disc florets. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The petals of the Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) are spicy and are edible, added to dishes as a garnish. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The oinment of this herb is known to cure skin problems from burns to acne. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A myth describing the creation of the marigold is mentioned in the story of Clytie and Apollo, although it is usually referred to as the sunflower. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Hybrid: :This article is about a biological term. See hybrid (disambiguation) for other meanings.... Cultivar: In botany, a cultivar is a cultivated selection that can be propagated reliably in a prescribed manner. This may be by seed, by grafting or it may be vegetatively propagated, i.e, be a clone. The word cultivar is a portmanteau coined from "cultivated" and "variety". Cultivars may be either particul... L.: REDIRECT Carl Linnaeus... Marigold related Images and Photos (experimental) | ~ Table of Content ~
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