pot marigold
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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the common European annual marigold
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