''Calendula stellata'' (also known as Sicilian marigold) is a species of annual flowering plant in the marigold genus ''
'', family
Asteraceae. It is native to northwestern Africa, Malta, and Sicily.
Flowering period is between January and April. Flowers are typically orange or yellow.
The
Royal Horticultural Society considers it to be "highly attractive" and suitable for gardens in a Mediterranean climate.
References
stellata
Flora of Morocco
Flora of Algeria
Flora of Tunisia
Flora of Malta
Flora of Sicily
Plants described in 1791
Taxa named by Antonio José Cavanilles
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