Marigold

About 20, see text :

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also numerous garden hybrids and cultivars

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Hybrid - Cultivar

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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.

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L. - Annual - Perennial - Herbaceous - Plant - Asteraceae - Mediterranean - Macaronesia

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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.

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Leaves - Flower

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The petals of the Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) are spicy and are edible, added to dishes as a garnish.

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The oinment of this herb is known to cure skin problems from burns to acne.

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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.

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Myth - Clytie - Apollo - Sunflower

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