Has some medicinal properties and is used for example to treat skin problems. Flowers can be used in salads.
Names
Scientific
Calendula officinalis
English
Pot marigold
Dutch
Calendula
Goudsbloem
Spanish
Botón de oro
Caléndula
Corona de rey
French
Souci officinal
German
Ringelblume
Italian
Calendola
Fiorrancio
Taxonomy
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Calendula
Species
Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold)
Crop categories
Essential oils
Herbs
Medicinal plants
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Temperate crops