The Structure of the Calendula Plant
Calendula, also known as pot marigold, has been used for cosmetic, culinary and medicinal purposes since early civilization. Chaucer and Shakespeare have written about the plant's unique structure and properties. Does this Spark an idea?
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Stems and Leaves
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Calendula plants are an annual, growing to approximately 8 to 24 inches tall. The oval leaves are sticky and hairy in appearance and texture, growing approximately 3 inches long.
Flowers
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Large orange-yellow flowers produce petals similar to that of a daisy with two to three layers of petals clustering together. Flowers bloom throughout summer and close their petals at night when there is no sun.
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Seeds
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Flowers produce a cluster of tiny seeds. The seeds quickly and easily self-sow, creating an abundance of new plants.
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