Calendula

What is it?
Calendula is a short-lived perennial or annual plant that grows to a height of about 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) and has green leaves and bright orange or yellow flowers. The plant is popular for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as skin inflammation, burns, and wounds.
Where does it grow?
It is native to parts of Western Europe, but it is widely cultivated and naturalized in many parts of the world, including North America, Asia and Australia.…