Calendula stellata

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Calendula stellata
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In bloom on Gran Canaria
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Calendula
Species:
C. stellata
Binomial name
Calendula stellata
Synonyms [1]
List
    • Calendula asteriasFisch. & C.A.Mey.
    • Calendula cornutaPoir.
    • Calendula dentataSteud.
    • Calendula denticulataSchousb. ex Willd.
    • Calendula forskohleanaSteud.
    • Calendula macropteraRouy
    • Calendula siculaWilld.
    • Calendula spatulataHoffmanns.
    • Calendula vidaliiVidal y Lopez
    • Caltha dentataMoench
    • Caltha stellataMoench

Calendula stellata (also known as Sicilian marigold) [2] is a species of annual flowering plant in the marigold genus Calendula , family Asteraceae. [3] It is native to northwestern Africa, Malta, and Sicily. [1] [4] Flowering period is between January and April. Flowers are typically orange or yellow. [5]

The Royal Horticultural Society considers it to be "highly attractive" and suitable for gardens in a Mediterranean climate. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Calendula stellata Cav". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  2. Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Calendula stellata (Sicilian Marigold) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". 173.255.130.33. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  3. "Calendula stellata Cav. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  4. 1 2 "Calendula stellata". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  5. Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Calendula stellata (Sicilian Marigold) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". 173.255.130.33. Retrieved 2024-05-11.