Marigold (Calendula officinalis) is used as an herbal remedy for skin conditions or to treat wounds. But as an ornamental plant today, it is cultivated in numerous gardens. There, this plant, with its yellow to orange flowers, is an attraction for beneficial insects.
Today, it is not possible to say with certainty where the marigold comes from. However, numerous studies and botanical structures suggest a Mediterranean region origin. Marigold is a member of the Asteraceae family. There are approximately 56 species of marigolds[1] in the world.
