Calendula arvensis
Common name
field marigold
Family
Asteraceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledonous composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Yellow
Year naturalised
1984
Origin
S. Europe, Mediterranean, E. to Caucasia, Iran and Afghanistan
Etymology
calendula: From the Latin word kalendae, first day of the month when interest was paid; refers to the plant’s long flowering season.
arvensis: Growing in arable fields