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Revision as of 18:37, 24 September 2019
Leaf blades 3–12(–18+) cm × 10–30(–60+) mm. Peduncles 5–8(–12+) cm. Phyllaries 12–40+, (8–)10–12+ mm. Ray florets 30–50(–100+); corolla laminae 12–20+ mm. Disc florets (30–)60–150+; corollas (4–)5–6+ mm. Cypselae 9–15(–25+) mm. 2n = 14, 32.
Phenology: Flowering year-round.
Habitat: Disturbed places
Elevation: 0–500 m
Distribution
Calif., Conn., Maine, Mass., Mich., N.H., Ohio, Pa., Eurasia, Africa, Atlantic Islands.
Discussion
Cultivars of Calendula officinalis are widely used horticulturally, medicinally, and as pot herbs.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.