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A genus of composite herbaceous plants. One species, officinalis, is the common marigold, and was supposed to blossom on the calends of every month, whence the name.

Genus of annuals in the family ASTERACEAE that contains CAROTENOIDS, essential oils (OILS, VOLATILE), flavonoids, mucilage, SAPONINS, and STEROLS. It is used both topically and internally.

The marigold; stimulant and resolvent.

The marigold, C. officinalis: used in wounds, bruises, and ulcers.

The marigold; a genus of composite plants.

Of the U.S. Ph., the flowers of C. officinalis.