Another name for Calendula
Calendula, also known as Calendula, calendula, perennial chrysanthemum, sobering flower, evergreen flower and calendula, is a plant of Calendula in the composite family, native to southern Europe and an improved variety of small wild Calendula
Morphological characteristics of Calendula officinalis
Calendula officinalis is a biennial herb of Compositae. The whole plant is hairy. Leaves alternate, oblong. The head inflorescence is solitary, with a flower diameter of about 5cm. It has yellow, orange, orange red and white colors, as well as double petals, rolling petals, green hearts, dark purple hearts and other cultivated varieties. Different varieties of Calendula have different morphological characteristics
The flower language of Calendula
Calendula also has an alias called "housewife's clock". Because this plant blooms at a certain time in the morning and then closes at a certain time in the evening, it is a very punctual flower. Therefore, its flower language is "meticulous"
Those who are blessed by this flower are rigorous and meticulous. However, too rigid character will not tolerate the problem that heterosexual friends are late for dating. Therefore, most relationships can not last
A collection of Calendula varieties
The common varieties of Calendula are bonbon, with plant height of 30cm, compact flowers, flower diameter of 5 ~ 7cm, and flower colors of yellow, apricot yellow, orange, etc
Fiesta Gitana Festival (Fiesta Gitana), with plant height of 25 ~ 30cm, early flowering species, double petals, flower diameter of 5cm, and flower colors of yellow, orange and double colors
Kablouna series, with a plant height of 50cm, has large flower varieties, including golden yellow, orange, lemon yellow and apricot yellow, with dark flower centers. Among them, kablouna lemon cream, a new variety in 1998, has Beige tongue flowers and lemon yellow flower centers
Touchof red, with plant height of 40 ~ 45 cm, double petals and flower diameter of 6 cm, has red, yellow and red / yellow colors, and the top of each tongue shaped flower is red. Gem series, with plant height of 30cm, double petals, flower diameter of 6 ~ 7cm, and flower colors of lemon yellow and golden yellow. Among them, dwarfgem is more famous
In addition, the holy day guitar, a very dwarf species, has large flowers, double petals, and a flower diameter of 8 ~ 10 cm. Auspicious, extremely dwarf species, strong branching, large flowers, double petals, and flower diameter of 7 ~ 8 cm
There are also lemon queen and orange king
Function and efficacy of Calendula officinalis
Ornamental function: Calendula has dwarf plants, dense flowers, bright colors and long flowering period. It is the most common herbaceous flower in gardens and cities in early spring. Calendula has strong sulfur dioxide resistance and certain resistance to cyanide and hydrogen sulfide. It is an excellent anti pollution flower. It is also the main material of Calendula in spring flower bed. It can be used as cut flowers and potted plants
Skin care effect: Calendula has super healing ability, sterilization, astringent wound, treatment of inflammation, acne, thick pores and prevention of scars; Calm skin and improve sensitive skin. It has the effect of repairing scars; Moisturize dry lips and promote skin metabolism. Especially for dry skin, it has a high moisturizing effect
Medicinal and edible value: Calendula officinalis is rich in a variety of vitamins, especially vitamin A and vitamin C; Almost all parts can be eaten; Its petals have the function of beauty. The flowers contain carotenoids, tomato hydrocarbons, butterfly plum flavin, fuchsin, volatile oil, resin, mucus, malic acid, etc. The root contains bitter quality and shanjindong diol; The seeds contain glycerides, wax alcohols and alkaloids. Put it in shampoo to lighten the hair color
Calendula is light and flat in nature. Its flowers and leaves have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. Roots can promote qi and blood circulation, while flowers can cool blood and stop bleeding. It is used for various inflammations of skin and mucous membrane outside European folk, and can also be taken orally to treat various inflammations and ulcers