Calendula
Calendula officinalis L.
Calendula officinalis is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is likely native to southern Europe, though its exact origin is unclear due to a long history of cultivation. The plant is widely naturalized and has been used historically for medicinal purposes. Its florets are edible.
Description
Calendula officinalis, known by common names such as Mary's gold, common marigold, and ruddles, is a member of the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is found in regions including Newfoundland, British Columbia, and several Portuguese islands. The plant has been cultivated for a long time, making its precise origin uncertain. It is widely naturalized in many areas. Historically, it has been used in medicine, and its florets are edible. The species was first published in 1753 by L.
Other common names
Pot marigoldCalendulaCommon Pot MarigoldEnglish MarigoldGarden MarigoldGarden-MarigoldGarden-Pot MarigoldMarigoldPot-MarigoldRuddlesScotch-MarigoldScottish-Marigold
Distribution
Newfoundland · British Columbia · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Quebec · Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · TR · TW · RU · CL · HR · IE · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France
Synonyms
Calendula hydruntinaCalendula proliferaCalendula officinalis var. officinalisCalendula santamariaeCalendula aurantiacaCalendula eriocarpaCalendula sinuata var. aurantiacaCalendula officinalis var. proliferaCaltha officinalisCalendula officinalis f. pleniflora
