One species, Calendula officinalis, is the common marigold, and was supposed to blossom on the calends of every month, whence the name
Any herbaceous plant of the small genus Calendula, in the composite family, found in temperate regions. Calendulas produce yellow-rayed flowers. The pot marigold (C. officinalis) is grown especially for ornamental purposes
we use both calendula petals, for colour, and our own calendula oil in our soap Also known as pot marigold, calendula is an annual herb with yellow or gold petals Calendula oil is useful for a wide range of skin problems, including cracked, rough skin, diaper rash, cracked nipples, varicose veins and inflammations To make calendula oil, we infuse calendula petals from our garden in olive oil
any of numerous chiefly annual herbs of the genus Calendula widely cultivated for their yellow or orange flowers; often used for medicinal and culinary purposes