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''''' | The '''Pot marigold''', '''Ruddles''', '''Common Indian marigold''', '''Garden marigold''' ''(Calendula officinalis)'', is a plant in the [[genus]] ''Calendula'' of the [[family (biology)|family]] [[Asteraceae]]. It is probably native to [[India]]. It was the state flower of [[Junagadh and Bantva-Manavadar State]], now part of [[Gujarat]]. | ||
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Revision as of 01:35, 23 August 2022
The Pot marigold, Ruddles, Common Indian marigold, Garden marigold (Calendula officinalis), is a plant in the genus Calendula of the family Asteraceae. It is probably native to India. It was the state flower of Junagadh and Bantva-Manavadar State, now part of Gujarat.
Uses
Pot marigold florets are edible. They are often used to add colour to salads or added to dishes as a garnish instead of saffron. The leaves are edible but are often not palatable. They have been used as a herb and in salads.
The flowers were used in Ancient Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures as a medicinal herb and a dye for fabrics, foods, and cosmetics.[1] They are also used to make oil that protects the skin.
