calendula
Americannoun
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Also called pot marigold. a composite plant, Calendula officinalis, widely cultivated for its showy, many-rayed orange or yellow flower heads.
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the dried florets of this plant, sometimes used medicinally.
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any other plant of the genus Calendula.
noun
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any Eurasian plant of the genus Calendula, esp the pot marigold, having orange-and-yellow rayed flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)
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the dried flowers of the pot marigold, formerly used medicinally and for seasoning
Etymology
Origin of calendula
1870–75; < Medieval Latin, equivalent to Latin calend ( ae ) calends + -ula -ule
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Calendula is cultivated in gardens worldwide from subarctic regions to the tropics.
From National Geographic • Feb. 7, 2024
This one includes Calendula powder and geranium essential oil.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2017
When you cut your finger, you will find Tincture of Calendula useful.
From Symbolic Logic by Carroll, Lewis
Calendula, Orange King 1 Calendula Lemon Queen 1 Cheiranthus Allionii 1 Chrysanthemum coronarium, Chrysanthemum coronarium, Dwarf double yellow 1 Dimorphotheca aurantiaca 1 Eschscholtzia californica 1 Escholtzia, crocea 1 Escholtzia, crocea fl. pl.
From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons
Calendula officinalis.—An annual plant usually sown in the spring.
From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William
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