Calendula stellata
| Calendula stellata | |
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| In bloom on Gran Canaria | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Calendula |
| Species: | C. stellata
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| Calendula stellata | |
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Calendula stellata (also known as Sicilian marigold)[2] is a species of annual flowering plant in the marigold genus Calendula, family Asteraceae.[3] It is native to northwestern Africa, Malta, and Sicily.[1][4] Flowering period is between January and April. Flowers are typically orange or yellow.[5]
The Royal Horticultural Society considers it to be "highly attractive" and suitable for gardens in a Mediterranean climate.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Calendula stellata Cav". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Calendula stellata (Sicilian Marigold) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". 173.255.130.33. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ "Calendula stellata Cav. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ a b "Calendula stellata". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Calendula stellata (Sicilian Marigold) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". 173.255.130.33. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
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