calendula
/kəˈlɛndjʊlə
/noun
A Mediterranean plant of a genus that includes the common or pot marigold.
- Genus Calendula, family Compositae.
- These include sweet peas. calendulas, poppies and larkspur.
- Keep an eye out for them on clematis, calendulas, chrysanthemums and zinnias.
Origin
Modern Latin, diminutive of calendae (see calends); perhaps because it flowers for most of the year.