red yellow flower pot marigold

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Kingdom:Plantae Clade:Angiosperms Clade:Eudicots Clade:Asterids Order:Asterales Family:Asteraceae Genus:Calendula Species:C. officinalis Binomial name Calendula officinalis Pot marigold florets are edible. They are often used to add color to salads or added to dishes as a garnish and in lieu of saffron. The leaves are edible but are often not palatable. They have a history of use as a potherb and in salads. Flowers were used in ancient Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures as a medicinal herb, as well as a dye for fabrics, foods, and cosmetics.[4] Many of these uses persist today. They are also used to make oil that protects the skin.