Calendula palaestina
Calendula palaestina Boiss.
Calendula palaestina, known as the Palestine marigold, is an annual flowering plant in the genus Calendula of the family Asteraceae. It was first described in 1849 by Boiss. This species is native to regions including Australia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, New South Wales, and Palestine. The plant grows upright, reaching 20–40 cm in height, and is covered in glandular hairs. It is a non-succulent herb with alternate leaves that are 2.5–10 cm long and 20 mm wide, featuring flat, hairy to rough surfaces, wavy and toothed margins, and pointed tips.
Description
Calendula palaestina is an annual herbaceous plant characterized by its erect growth form and glandular hairy surface. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is part of the Calendula genus. The leaves are alternate, flat, and range in length from 2.5 to 10 cm and in width up to 20 mm. They are hairy to rough in texture, with wavy and toothed edges and pointed tips. This species is found in several regions across the Middle East and parts of Australia. It was first published in 1849 by Boiss.
Distribution
AU · Iran · Iraq · Lebanon-Syria · New South Wales · Palestine
