Calendula officinalis
Calendula (Pot Marigold)
This annual flower is edible, medicinal, and can be used as a companion plant to deter destructive insects or to attract pollinators in the garden.
Add fresh flowers to salads or use as garnishes...dried flowers can be prepared for use in healing salves for skin irritations or used in teas or gargles for sore throats
In Germany, preparations of this herb are applied to surgical incisions and slow-healing wounds.
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