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Calendula arvensis  L.
Field marigold
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© 2025 Mike Russler
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© 2022 Rebecca Reynolds
© 2019 Stephany Dery
Calendula arvensis is an annual herb that is not native to California.


Note:The leaves have a strong smell.
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Genus: Calendula
Family: Asteraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Information about  Calendula arvensis from other sources

[Wikipedia] Achene Information: Calendula arvensis produce three types of achenes (fruits of the sunflower family), they are rostrate, cymbiform and annular. Rostrate and cymbiform are suitable for long-distance diffusion, because they have larger size and weight than annular, while annular is suitable for short-distance diffusion. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2025).