Species
Calendula arvensis
Etymology
Calendula: From the Latin word kalendae, first day of the month when interest was paid; refers to the plant's long flowering season.
arvensis: Growing in arable fields
Common Name(s)
field marigold
Authority
Calendula arvensis L.
Family
Asteraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites
Flower Colours
Yellow
Year Naturalised
1984
Origin
S. Europe, Mediterranean, E. to Caucasia, Iran and Afghanistan
This page last updated on 26 Mar 2010