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Calendula

Physical PropertySpecification
Botanical NameCalendula officinalis
Common NameCalendula, Pot Marigold
Plant TypeHerbaceous annual or short-lived perennial
FamilyAsteraceae (Compositae)
Height30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches)
StemErect, branched, slightly hairy
LeavesLance-shaped, light green, slightly sticky
FlowersBright yellow to orange, daisy-like, 4–7 cm diameter
Flower ShapeRadial symmetry with multiple layers of petals
Petal TextureSmooth, sometimes slightly curled at edges
OdorMild, herbal, slightly musky
TasteSlightly bitter, tangy