calendulas
Pot marigold flowers
Calendulas are plants of the genus Calendula, especially the pot marigold, grown for their bright orange and yellow flowers.
The petals are edible and appear in salads, teas, and herbal remedies.
Calendula oil and extracts are common in skincare products for their soothing properties: She applied calendula cream to the rash.
Pungent orange garden flowers
- annualsSingle-season plants
- petalsColored bloom segments
- orangeCitrus with segments
- yellowHue between green and orange
blooms · florets · seeds · germination · deadheading · self-seeding · resin · composite
Topical healing preparation
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- poulticeMoist healing application
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
wounds · burns · eczema · tea · soothing · antibacterial · herbal remedy · balm
Blooms safe to consume
- garnishDecorative food topping
- saladsMixed vegetables served cold
- petalsColored bloom segments
- butterSolid fat from cream
soup · infused oil · decoration · baking · mild flavor · peppery · tangy
Lines separating regions
- bedsFurniture for sleeping
- cottage gardenInformal ornamental planting style
- companion plantingGrowing compatible plants together
- pollinatorsOrganisms transferring reproductive dust
bees · butterflies · edging · containers · cut flowers · full sun · drought-tolerant · easy-care
Complexion maintenance regimen
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- lip balmWaxy mouth moisturizer
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
sensitive skin · bath · body butter · natural beauty · gentle · nourishing · complexion · inflammation
marigolds
Pungent orange garden flowers
yellow · blooms · florets · seeds · germination · deadheading · self-seeding · resin · composite · seedheads
salve
Topical healing preparation
anti-inflammatory · wounds · burns · eczema · tea · soothing · antibacterial · herbal remedy · balm · cream
edible flowers
Blooms safe to consume
butter · soup · infused oil · decoration · baking · mild flavor · peppery · tangy
borders
Lines separating regions
- bedsFurniture for sleeping
- cottage gardenInformal ornamental planting style
- companion plantingGrowing compatible plants together
pollinators · bees · butterflies · edging · containers · cut flowers · full sun · drought-tolerant · easy-care · colorful
skincare
Complexion maintenance regimen
moisturizer · sensitive skin · bath · body butter · natural beauty · gentle · nourishing · complexion · inflammation · redness