Calendula officinalis, the pot marigold, ruddles, common marigold or Scotch marigold. Calendula is a genus of about 15ââ¬â20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae that are often known as marigolds. They are native to southwestern Asia, western Europe, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean.Calendula species have been used traditionally as culinary and medicinal herbs. Calendula ointments are skin products available for use on minor cuts, burns, and skin irritation
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