Calendula officinalis

Edible flower

Calendula officinalis (scientific name: Calendula officinalis) is an annual herb in the family Asteraceae, native to southern Europe, including the Canary Islands. It was introduced to Japan via China in the late Edo period. It is also called Pot Marigold (Pot marigold). The plant is 30-90 cm tall. The rhizomatous leaves are spatula-shaped and the stem leaves are oblong. From March to June, the plant produces single or double orange or yellow flowers with a diameter of about 10 cm from the stem tip. The flowers are one-day flowers, opening in the morning and closing in the evening. After flowering, it produces a thin fruit. As a member of the Asteraceae family, the stems and leaves have a distinctive odor, which is used as a fragrant oil in aromatic oils, soaps, shampoos, and other products. It has long been known as a herb in Europe, and is considered a medicinal herb in China. It is used in gardens, potted plants, flower beds, cut flowers, herbs, edible flowers, and for medicinal purposes.

Calendula and wintergreen
The annual plant is called Calendula officinalis (C. officinalis) and the perennial plant is called Calendula arvensis (C.arvensis). C. arvensis was introduced to Japan in the Heian period (794-1185) and has small, single-petaled flowers. It is also called hime-kinsenka (princess marigold flower) or choshunka (long-chun flower).

Origin of the flower name "Calendula officinalis"
"Marigold" means a golden cup. The genus name "Calendula" means "calendae" in Latin. The species name "officinalis" means "medicinal," and the whole calendula plant is used for medicinal purposes and is effective as a diuretic, laxative, diaphoretic, stimulant, and for passing the sutra.

Flowers similar to calendula
Since calendula is also known as pot marigold, the color and shape of calendula and marigold are similar. The difference is in the shape of the leaves. The leaves of the calendula are elongated and spatulate, while the leaves of the marigold are pinnate compound.

Culture where Calendula comes from
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Language of calendula flowers
The language of flowers is "charity," "quiet thoughts," and "love.

Common name: Calendula officinalis, scientific name: Calendula officinalis, also known as Pot Marigold, Origin: Canary Islands and other southern European countries; Flowering season: March to June; Flowering habit: annual; Height: 30-90 cm; Leaf shape: spoon-shaped to elliptic; Leaf length: 10-15 cm; Leaves: alternate; Leaf margin: serrate; Corolla: capitate; Inflorescence: single pendulous; Flower diameter: 10 cm; Flower color: orange or yellow; Flowering season: March to June; Flowering style: single or double; Fruit: thin fruit, Uses: garden, potted, flower bed, cut flower, herb, edible flower, medicinal.

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