Calendula used to have a flower name.

Golden Calendula is also called

Calendula, also known as marigold, marigold, everlasting chrysanthemum, sober flower, evergreen flower, calendula, is a plant of the genus Calendula of Compositae, which is native to southern Europe and is an improved variety of small wild calendula.

Morphological characteristics of Calendula

Calendula is a biennial herb of Compositae. The whole plant is covered with hair. Leaves alternate, oblong. The flower head is solitary, the flower diameter is about 5 cm, there are yellow, orange, orange-red, white and other colors, but also double, rolled petal and green heart, dark purple flower heart and other cultivated varieties. Different varieties of marigold have different morphological characteristics.

The flower language of calendula

Marigolds also have a nickname, "Housewives' clock". Because the plant blossoms at a certain time in the morning and then closes at some time in the evening, it is a rather punctual flower. Therefore, its fancy language is "meticulous".

Those who are blessed by this kind of flower have a rigorous and meticulous personality. However, too much of a stereotyped personality will not tolerate the problem of being late for an appointment with friends of the opposite sex, so relationships are likely not to last.

Daquan of Calendula varieties

The common varieties of calendula are BonBon, with a height of 30 cm, compact flowers, a diameter of 5 cm and 7 cm, yellow, apricot yellow, orange and so on.

Gitana Festival (FiestaGitana), plant height 25cm 30cm, early flower species, double flower, flower diameter 5cm, yellow, orange and two colors.

Kablouna series, plant height 50 cm, large flower species, flowers are golden, orange, lemon yellow, apricot yellow, etc., with dark flower heart, including 1998 new variety rice lemon Browner (KablounaLemonCream), beige tongue flower, flower heart lemon yellow.

Red top (TouchofRed), 40cm to 45cm in height, double petal, 6cm in diameter, red, yellow and red / yellow in color, the tip of each ligulate flower is red. Gem (Gem) series, plant height 30 cm, flower double, flower diameter 6-7 cm, design color lemon yellow, golden yellow. Among them, DwarfGem is more famous.

In addition, St. Ri guitar, a very dwarf species, has large flowers, double petals, 8 cm in diameter. Xiangrui, very dwarf species, strong branching, large flowers, double petals, flower diameter 7 cm 8 cm.

There are also the Lemon Queen (LemonQueen) and the Orange King (OrangeKing).

The function and efficacy of Calendula

Ornamental function: calendula has short plants, dense flowers, bright colors and long flowering period. it is the most common herbaceous flower in early spring gardens and cities. Calendula has strong resistance to sulfur dioxide and is also resistant to cyanide and hydrogen sulfide. It is an excellent anti-pollution flower, and it is also the main material of marigold in spring flower bed. It can be used as cut flower and pot plant.

Skin care effect: calendula has super healing ability, sterilization and convergence of wounds, treatment of inflammation, acne, large pores, prevention of scars, calming skin and improving sensitive skin. It has the effect of repairing scar, moisturizing dry lips and promoting skin metabolism. Especially for dry skin, it has a high moisturizing effect.

Medicinal and edible value: calendula is rich in a variety of vitamins, especially vitamin An and vitamin C; almost every part can be eaten; its petals have cosmetic functions, flowers contain carotenoids, tomato hydrocarbons, butterfly plum flavin, jade yellow, volatile oil, resin, mucus, malic acid and so on. Roots contain bitterness, artemisia East glycol; seeds contain glycerides, waxy alcohols and alkaloids. Put it in shampoo to lighten the hair color.

Calendula has a light taste, and flowers and leaves have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. The root can activate qi and blood, and the flower can cool blood and stop bleeding. European folk is used for all kinds of inflammation of skin and mucous membrane, and can also be taken internally to treat all kinds of inflammation and ulcers.