Species of flowering plant
Calendula stellata (also known as Sicilian marigold)[2] is a species of annual flowering plant in the marigold genus Calendula, family Asteraceae.[3] It is native to northwestern Africa, Malta, and Sicily.[1][4] Flowering period is between January and April. Flowers are typically orange or yellow.[5]
The Royal Horticultural Society considers it to be "highly attractive" and suitable for gardens in a Mediterranean climate.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Calendula stellata Cav". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Calendula stellata (Sicilian Marigold) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". 173.255.130.33. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ "Calendula stellata Cav. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ a b "Calendula stellata". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Calendula stellata (Sicilian Marigold) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". 173.255.130.33. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
