Calendula officinalis |
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calendula, pot-marigold, Scotch-marigold |
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Leaf | blades 3–12(–18+) cm × 10–30(–60+) mm. |
Peduncles | 5–8(–12+) cm. |
Ray florets | 30–50(–100+); corolla laminae 12–20+ mm. |
Disc florets | (30–)60–150+; corollas (4–)5–6+ mm. |
Phyllaries | 12–40+, (8–)10–12+ mm. |
Cypselae | 9–15(–25+) mm. |
2n | = 14, 32. |
Calendula officinalis |
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Phenology | Flowering year-round. |
Habitat | Disturbed places |
Elevation | 0–500 m (0–1600 ft) |
Distribution |
CA; CT; MA; ME; MI; NH; OH; PA; Eurasia; Africa; Atlantic Islands [Introduced in North America]
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Discussion | Cultivars of Calendula officinalis are widely used horticulturally, medicinally, and as pot herbs. (Discussion copyrighted by Flora of North America; reprinted with permission.) |
Source | FNA vol. 19, p. 382. |
Parent taxa | Asteraceae > tribe Calenduleae > Calendula |
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Name authority | Linnaeus: Sp. Pl. 2: 921. (1753) |
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