calendula
Orange herbal bloom
Calendula is a plant of the daisy family with bright orange or yellow flowers, commonly called pot marigold.
The flowers have been used for centuries in herbal medicine and skincare for their supposed healing properties: calendula cream, calendula oil.
The petals are edible and sometimes added to salads or used as a saffron substitute for coloring food.
Topical healing preparation
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- balmHealing topical preparation
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- extractConcentrated derived substance
poultice · infusion · anti-inflammatory · antiseptic · soothing · skin · scar · rash
Safe to consume
- petalsColored bloom segments
- garnishDecorative food topping
- saladCold dressed vegetables
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
infusion · coloring · rice · butter · cheese · soup · baking
Made of distinct parts
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- annualOccurring every year
- perennialRecurring each year
- bractsModified leaves near flowers
seedhead · cultivar · ornamental · pollinator · bloom · inflorescence
Colored bloom segments
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- floristSeller of cut blooms
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
nectar · stamen · pistil · pollination · arrangement · vase · garland · wreath
Ornamental daisy relative
Complexion maintenance regimen
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- creamRich milk fat
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
facial · bath · soothing · gentle · organic · natural · infused
Bright yellow, or precious
- orangeCitrus with segments
- yellowHue between green and orange
- sunnyBright with daylight
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
warm · vibrant · amber · apricot · tangerine · sunset · saffron · cheerful
salve
Topical healing preparation
extract · poultice · infusion · anti-inflammatory · antiseptic · soothing · skin · scar · rash · burn
edible
Safe to consume
tea · infusion · coloring · rice · butter · cheese · soup · baking
composite
Made of distinct parts
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- annualOccurring every year
- perennialRecurring each year
bracts · seedhead · cultivar · ornamental · pollinator · bloom · inflorescence
petals
Colored bloom segments
pollen · nectar · stamen · pistil · pollination · arrangement · vase · garland · wreath · pressing
chrysanthemum
Ornamental daisy relative
skincare
Complexion maintenance regimen
moisturizer · facial · bath · soothing · gentle · organic · natural · infused
golden
Bright yellow, or precious
bright · warm · vibrant · amber · apricot · tangerine · sunset · saffron · cheerful · radiant
cultivation
Fostering growth through care
compost · seedlings · weeding · soil · deadheading · self-seeding · border · edging · container · transplanting
- floresrosa, margarita, gardenia, camelia, petunia
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- garden flowersdaisy, tulip, daffodil, sunflower, lily
- garden plantsazalea, roses, ferns, daffodil, marigolds
- hardy plantssedum, hellebore, juniper, daylily, snowdrops
- natural ingredientsaloe, lavender, chamomile, rosemary, peppermint