Calendula, also known as Marigold in honor of the Virgin Mary, is a Mediterranean native in the daisy, aster, & sunflower family that is also grown as an ornamental. The bright yellow flowers were once used as a coloring agent for textiles & food, most notably cheese. Today, calendula petals are added to tea blends & tinctured or infused in oil for use in creams, lotions, salves, lip balms, & other cosmetic items. Marigold - Calendula Petals Herbs
