Calendula
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Family Name: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Bright orange or yellow flowered herb
Ecosystem: Gardens, meadows
Size: 30–60 cm
Shape: Bushy with rounded leaves
Geographical Origin: Southern Europe
Current Distribution: Worldwide cultivation
Flower Shapes and Colours: Daisy-like, orange to yellow
Seed Types and Size: Curved, brown seeds
Uses: Skincare, healing salves, edible flowers
Parts Used: Petals, flower heads
Medicinal Uses: Soothes skin, supports wound healing
Planetary Influences: Sun
Metaphysical Uses: Joy, clarity
Elemental Association: Fire