Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis
Calendula is another flower which is a common sight in our gardens back home. The short plants with elongated fleshy leaves and yellow-orange flowers is a pretty sight in the winter/spring sun.
Calendula flowers has medicinal properties and also widely used as a dye for fabrics, food and cosmetics. Until now I didn’t know that the florets are edible. They are often used to add colour or garnish salads. the leaves are edible as well. 
Calendula flowers has medicinal properties and also widely used as a dye for fabrics, food and cosmetics. Until now I didn’t know that the florets are edible. They are often used to add colour or garnish salads. the leaves are edible as well.
I am taking part in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge [April 2016].
Natasha'z Points To Ponder 
I love marigolds! I had no idea they were edible or that they had medicinal properties. Very interesting. Glad I stopped by!Michele at Angels Bark
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