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field marigold
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Cluster of bright yellow field marigold flowers (Calendula arvensis) in bloom, densely covering green foliage.
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field marigold

plant
Also known as: Calendula arvensis
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  • field marigold (Calendula arvensis)
    calendula
    / Major species and uses

    Field marigold (C. arvensis) is native to Europe and is used similarly. Sea marigold, or trailing calendula (C. maritima), of western Sicily is a critically endangered species.

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    Field marigold (C. arvensis) is native to Europe and is used similarly. Sea marigold, or trailing calendula (C. maritima), of western Sicily is a critically endangered species.

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