calendula

Meanings

• A type of marigold with bright yellow or orange flowers, often used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

  - "Calendula officinalis is a common variety of calendula."
  - "The bright orange flowers of calendula are often used in flower arrangements and as a natural food colorant."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with calendula
marigold , goldenrod , dandelion , sunflower

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Variants

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calendula , calendulas

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Etymology

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The name calendula comes from the Latin words calendula (little calendar) and calendae (first day of the month). This name reflects the historical use of calendula as a plant used to mark the beginning of a new month.

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Trivia

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1. Calendula is a popular name for the marigold flower.

2. Calendula is sometimes referred to as 'pot marigold' or 'common marigold'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marigold: Marigold is a genus of plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The name marigold comes from the Spanish words marigolda (mariana, belonging to the Virgin Mary) and gól, a reference to the plant's golden color. Marigolds are commonly used as ornamental plants, particularly in gardens and as cut flowers. Some varieties of marigolds are also used in traditional medicine, particularly in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent.

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Culture

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Calendula has a rich cultural history, particularly in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant. In ancient Rome, calendula was used as a food seasoning and as a medicinal herb. Calendula was also used in ancient Greece and in traditional Chinese medicine. Today, calendula is widely used in modern herbal medicine, particularly in the treatment of skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and burns.

How to Memorize "calendula"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bright orange or yellow flower with delicate petals and a central disk. This is the calendula flower.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the calendula flower with the image of a bright orange or yellow sun setting over a meadow or garden. The calendula flower is often used as a symbol of the sun and is associated with warmth, light, and renewal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the following mnemonic to help remember the definition of the calendula flower: 'Calendula: A Sunny Marigold, With Orange Or Yellow Petals, Often Used In Gardens, As A Food Seasoning, Or In Traditional Medicine, For Its Healing Properties, And Renewing Energy.' This mnemonic uses the rhyme and repetition of words to help remember the definition of the calendula flower.

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