Asteraceae FAMILY

Calendula arvensis

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Calendula arvensis is an erect, annual plant with a much-branched stem that can grow up to 30cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a medicine. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeSouthern Europe - Portugal to Greece and Bulgaria; W. Asia - Turkey, Caucasus, Syria to Israel; N. Africa - Macaronesia to Egypt

HabitatFields, vineyards and waste ground[ 89 Title Flowers of the Mediterranean. Publication Author Polunin. O. and Huxley. A. Publisher Hogarth Press Year 1987 ISBN 0-7012-0784-1 Description A very readable pocket flora that is well illustrated. Gives some information on plant uses. ].