Marigold

About 20, see text :

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also numerous garden hybrids and cultivars

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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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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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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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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)

Princess Marigold	Princess Marigold	Princess Marigold and the Magic Spell	Princess Marigold and the Magic Spell
Marsh Marigold Depicted with Bellis Perennis Common Daisy	Bee Worker Flying Past Marigold Flower Oxon	Trifid Burr-Marigold painted at Hampstead 1st September 1861