pot marigold

Thân thiện

A gardener plants pot marigold seeds in a sunny flower bed.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The common European annual marigold: A plant (Calendula officinalis) with bright orange or yellow flowers, often grown in gardens and used historically in herbal remedies and cooking.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She planted a row of pot marigold along the edge of her vegetable patch.
  • The bright petals of the pot marigold can be used to add color to salads.

Advanced Usage

• In herbalism: The term "pot marigold" is specifically used to refer to the plant when discussing its medicinal properties, such as in salves for skin care.
  • The herbalist recommended a cream infused with pot marigold to soothe the irritation.

Variants and Related Words

• Calendula: This is the botanical genus name for the pot marigold and is often used interchangeably in gardening and herbal contexts.
  • Calendula oil is extracted from the pot marigold flower.

Synonyms

• Calendula: The most direct synonym, especially in scientific or formal contexts.
• Garden marigold: A common alternative name, though this can sometimes cause confusion with other marigold species.

Notes on Meaning

• It is important to distinguish "pot marigold" from other plants commonly called "marigold," such as those from the genus. The "pot marigold" () is a distinct species native to southern Europe.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the common European annual marigold

Từ đồng nghĩa

• common marigold
• ruddles
• Scotch marigold
• Calendula officinalis