noun
- A plant of the marigold family with bright yellow or orange flowers, commonly used in herbal medicine and skincare.
Usage: Also called pot marigold (Calendula officinalis).; Often used in botanical and medicinal contexts.
Examples
- Calendula flowers are dried and used to make herbal teas.
- The herbalist recommended calendula oil for wound healing.
- Calendula petals have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- Many natural skincare products contain calendula extract.
- She grew calendula in her garden for both beauty and medicinal purposes.