Calendula << kuh LEHN juh luh >> is a group of herbs that produce yellow or orange flowers. Calendulas grow from 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 centimeters) high. The leaves lie one above the other on the stem. Most kinds of calendulas grow in the temperate zone from the Canary Islands to Asia Minor.
Some calendulas, such as the pot marigold, are favorite annual garden flowers in many parts of the world. Gardeners usually grow them from seeds. The calendula is the flower of the month for October. In the 1500’s and 1600’s, the calendula blossom was used in cooking to flavor soups and stews. People still eat the blossoms, often in salads.
