Calendula officinalis, Pot marigold - Seeds - plants - dried herbs

Common names: Pot marigold, Ruddles, Common marigold, Garden marigold, English marigold, Scottish marigold

Botanical name & synonyms: Calendula officinalis, Calendula aurantiaca, Calendula eriocarpa, Calendula hydruntina, Calendula officinalis var. prolifera, Calendula prolifera, Calendula sinuata var. aurantiaca, Caltha officinalis

Family: Aster, daisy, sunflower (Asteraceae, Compositae)

Calendula officinalis, an annual plant, grows 20-50cm tall, native to Southern Europe. Sown seed directly in lating spring to autumn. The plant prefers a rich, light soil and a sunny location.

Parts medical used, the herb and flowers.

• flower VI to X
  

• weight of 1000 seeds = 8 gram