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Calendula officinalis, commonly known as pot marigold, is a flowering plant species that has been traditionally used in herbal medicine and skincare preparations. It matters because people have valued it for centuries for its potential healing properties, particularly for treating wounds and skin irritation.
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Species
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderAsterales
- FamilyAsteraceae
Native toSpain
La calendula o calendola o fiorrancio (Calendula officinalis L., 1753) è una pianta, generalmente coltivata come annuale, della famiglia delle Asteraceae e appartenente al genere Calendula.
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Wikidata facts
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- Subclass of
- annual plant
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Article
Calendula officinalis, Mary's gold, common marigold, the pot marigold, Scotch marigold, or ruddles, is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is probably native to southern Europe, but its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and it is widely naturalised. The florets are edible and the plant has historically been used as medicine.
The names marigold and Mary's gold were given by the English people to honour Mary, mother of Jesus, who was said to wear "a crown of gold that circles the earth".