What is the more common name of the garden plant Calendula?
"War, calendula flowers were used on the battlefields in open wounds as antihemorrhagic and antiseptic, and they were used in dressing wounds to promote healing. Calendula also was used in this way during World War I. Calendula has been historically significant in medicine in many cultures, and it is still important in alternative medicine today. Species include: Calendula Calendula (), is a genus of about 15–20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae that are often known as marigolds. They are native to southwestern Asia, western Europe, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean. Other plants are also"
"Lavandula Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World and is found from Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean, southwest Asia, China (""Plectranthus mona lavender"") to southeast India. Many members of the genus are cultivated extensively in temperate climates as ornamental plants for garden and landscape use, for use as culinary herbs, and also commercially for the extraction of essential oils. The most widely cultivated species, ""Lavandula angustifolia"", is often referred to as"
"species known by the English common name French lavender (see also ""Lavandula stoechas""), it is commonly grown as an ornamental plant and its essential oil is used in perfumes. Like other lavenders, it is particularly associated with dry, sunny, well-drained conditions in alkaline soil. But it will tolerate a range of conditions, though it may be short-lived. The cultivar ""L. dentata"" var. ""dentata"" 'Royal Crown' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It requires some shelter in frost-prone areas. The plant is used in Murcia as an herbal remedy for stomach ache. Common Spanish names include: ""alhucema"
"and weight in average 10.1 mg (n=50). Calendulas are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Cabbage moth, Gothic moth, Large yellow underwing, and Setaceous Hebrew character. ""Calendula officinalis"" is widely cultivated and can be grown easily in sunny locations in most kinds of soils. Although perennial, it is commonly treated as an annual, particularly in colder regions where its winter survival is poor, and in hot summer locations where it also does not survive. Calendulas are considered by many gardening experts as among the easiest and most versatile flowers to grow in a garden,"
"deserts along with Southern California and Southwestern New Mexico. This spectacular plant gets its name as a reference to its “showy appearance” .The Calliandra plants thrive in the heat and once established can endure extreme droughts. They can survive being watered as little as once to twice a week. The genus name, ""Calliandra"", means “beautiful-stamens”. The species name, eriophylla is Greek for “wooly leaf”.” (1) Some of its common names are Fairy duster, False Mesquite, Stickpea, Hairy-Leaved ""Calliandra"", Pink Mimosa, Pink-flowered acacia, Mesquitilla, Plumita, Gavia, Huajillo, Cabeza angel, Cabelleto de angel, Cabeze de angel, and Cosahui. Typically, the ""Calliandra"" is"
"Lavandula angustifolia Lavandula angustifolia (lavender most commonly true lavender or English lavender, though not native to England; also garden lavender, common lavender, narrow-leaved lavender), formerly ""L. officinalis"", is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean (Spain, France, Italy, Croatia etc.). It is a strongly aromatic shrub growing as high as tall. The leaves are evergreen, long, and broad. The flowers are pinkish-purple (lavender-coloured), produced on spikes long at the top of slender, leafless stems long. The species name ""angustifolia"" is Latin for ""narrow leaf"". Previously, it was known as ""Lavandula officinalis"", referring to its medicinal properties."
"skewers, and fishing poles. Holly was another hedge plant, useful because it quickly spread and self-seeded. Privet was also a convenient and fast-growing hedge. Over time, more ornamental and less utilitarian plants became popular cottage garden hedges, including laurel, lilac, snowberry, japonica, and others. Popular flowers in the traditional cottage garden included florist's flowers which were grown by enthusiasts—such as violets, pinks, and primroses—and those grown with a more practical purpose. For example, the calendula, grown today almost entirely for its bright orange flowers, was primarily valued for eating, for adding color to butter and cheese, for adding smoothness to"
"Campanula Campanula () is one of several genera in the family Campanulaceae with the common name bellflower. It takes both its common and its scientific name from its bell-shaped flowers—""campanula"" is Latin for ""little bell"". The genus includes over 500 species and several subspecies, distributed across the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with the highest diversity in the Mediterranean region east to the Caucasus. The range also extends into mountains in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. The species include annual, biennial and perennial plants, and vary in habit from dwarf arctic and alpine species under 5"
"Catananche caerulea Catananche caerulea is a greyish green perennial herbaceous plant with a basal leaf rosette and conspicuous blue-purple or sometimes white flowerheads, belonging to the daisy family. It is a popular garden plant and is often used in dried flower arrangements. Its vernacular names in French are catananche bleue, cigaline, and cupidone bleue, in German it is called Blaue Rasselblume, while in Italian it carries the name cupidone azzurro. In English it is sometimes called Cupid's dart. It is native to the Mediterranean region. The flower was supposedly used by the ancient Greeks as a key ingredient in a"
"for ""L. angustifolia"", though some references say the proper term is ""Old English Lavender"". The name ""French lavender"" may be used to refer to either ""L. stoechas"" or to ""L. dentata"". ""Spanish lavender"" may be used to refer to ""L. stoechas"", ""L. lanata"" or ""L. dentata"". The most common form in cultivation is the common or English lavender ""Lavandula angustifolia"" (formerly named ""L. officinalis""). A wide range of cultivars can be found. Other commonly grown ornamental species are ""L. stoechas"", ""L. dentata"", and ""L. multifida"" (Egyptian lavender). Because the cultivated forms are planted in gardens worldwide, they are occasionally found"
"Alchemilla Alchemilla is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Rosaceae, with the common name ""lady's mantle"" applied generically as well as specifically to ""Alchemilla mollis"" when referred to as garden plant, the plant used as herbal tea or for medicinal usage such as gynaecological disorders is ""Alchemilla xanthochlora"" or in Middle Europe the so-called common lady's mantle ""Alchemilla vulgaris"". There are about 300 species, the majority native to cool temperate and subarctic regions of Europe and Asia, with a few species native to the mountains of Africa and the Americas. Most species of ""Alchemilla"" are clump-forming or"
"Galanthus Galanthus (snowdrop; Greek ""gála"" ""milk"", ""ánthos"" ""flower"") is a small genus of about 20 species of bulbous perennial herbaceous plants in the family Amaryllidaceae. The plants have two linear leaves and a single small white drooping bell shaped flower with six petal-like (petaloid) tepals in two circles (whorls). The smaller inner petals have green markings. Snowdrops have been known since the earliest times under various names but were named ""Galanthus"" in 1753. As the number of recognised species increased various attempts were made to divide the species into subgroups, usually on the basis of the pattern of the emerging"
"Caladenia Caladenia, commonly known as spider orchids, is a genus of 350 species of plants in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Spider orchids are terrestrial herbs with a single hairy leaf and a hairy stem. The labellum is fringed or toothed in most species and there are small projections called calli on the labellum. The flowers have adaptations to attract particular species of insects for pollination. The genus is divided into three groups on the basis of flower shape, broadly, spider orchids, zebra orchids and cowslip orchids, although other common names are often used. Although they occur in other countries, most"
"unknown original meaning. The scientific name ""Hedera"" is the classical Latin name for the plant. Old regional common names in Britain, no longer used, include ""Bindwood"" and ""Lovestone"", for the way it clings and grows over stones and bricks. US Pacific Coast regional common names for ""H. canariensis"" include ""California ivy"" and ""Algerian ivy""; for ""H. helix"", regional common names include the generic ""English ivy"". The name ivy has also been used as a common name for a number of other unrelated plants, including Boston ivy (Japanese Creeper ""Parthenocissus tricuspidata"", in the family Vitaceae), Cape-ivy or German-ivy (""Delairea odorata"" in"
"Calluna Calluna vulgaris (known as common heather, ling, or simply heather) is the sole species in the genus Calluna in the flowering plant family Ericaceae. It is a low-growing perennial shrub growing to tall, or rarely to and taller, and is found widely in Europe and Asia Minor on acidic soils in open sunny situations and in moderate shade. It is the dominant plant in most heathland and moorland in Europe, and in some bog vegetation and acidic pine and oak woodland. It is tolerant of grazing and regenerates following occasional burning, and is often managed in nature reserves and"
"Among the herbs are: ""Calendula"", ""Allium schoenoprasum"", ""Artemisia dracunculus"" (tarragon), ""Ruta graveolens"" (rue grass), ""Helichrysum italicum"" (helichrysum), ""Melissa officinalis"", ""Mentha piperita"", ""Origanum vulgare"", ""Origanum majorana"" (marjoram), ""Pimpinella anisum"" (anise or pimpinella), ""Rheum officinalis"" (rhubarb), ""Rosmarinus officinalis"", ""Salvia officinalis"", ""Santolina chamaecyparissus"", Timo common ""Thymus"" 'Faustini', ""Thymus"" × ""citriodorus"" 'Anderson Gold' (thyme-leaved yellow). The Garden of the Hesperides contains citrus trees, including: lemon, bergamot orange, bitter orange, grapefruit, variegated calamondin, mandarin orange, Nagami kumquat, oval kumquat (""Fortunella margarita""), and Buddha's hand citron (""Citrus medica"" var. ""sarcodactylis""). In the upper area the landscape is set in a land once cultivated in rows and"
"broad. The flowers are pale lilac, produced on spikes 2–5 cm long at the top of slender, leafless stems 20–50 cm long. Flowers from June to September depending on weather. The fruit is a nut, indehiscent, monosperm of hardened pericarp. It consists of 4 small nuts which often remain locked inside the calyx tube. Grows from 0 to 1,700 m amsl. The species name ""latifolia"" is Latin for ""broadleaf"". The genus name ""Lavandula"" simply means lavender. ""Lavandula latifolia"" can be used in aromatherapy. Lavandula latifolia Lavandula latifolia, known as broadleaved lavender, spike lavender or Portuguese lavender, is a flowering plant"
"the cornels (""vrignàli""), the hawthorn prunellas (""trìnche"")], those medicinal valerian (""valleriàna""), angelic, gentian, gentianella, camomile (""cammumìlla""), hyssop (""isópu""), milfoil, the flowers dogrose (""rosa janàra""), hollyhock (""mmàrva""), althaea (""malvónu""), wild carnation, iris, cyclamen (""scocciapiàtti""), snowdrop, broom (""jnéstra""), poppy (""papàgnu""), daisy wheel, sweet violet (""viulètta""), primrose (""viòla iànca"")], those poisonous belladonna, hemlock, hellebore, equisetum (""córa de órba""), mistletoe (""viscògna"")]. Other plants of considerable diffusion are the red thorn (""spinapóce""), the masculine and feminine ferns, the elder (""sammùcu"") and the wild elder (""mùnnegliu""), the rush (""jùncu""), the euphorbia (""tutumàglia""), the ivy (""èllera""), the wild carrot, the mercurial grass (""èrva mercurèlla""), the ononis spinosa"
"Calanthe Calanthe, commonly known as Christmas orchids, is a genus of about 220 species of orchids in the family Orchidaceae. They are evergreen or deciduous terrestrial plants with thick roots, small oval pseudobulbs, large corrugated leaves and upright, sometimes arching flowering stems. The sepals and petals are narrow and a similar size to each other and the labellum usually has spreading lobes. Orchids in the genus ""Calanthe"" are terrestrial with small, crowded pseudobulbs with thick roots and a few corrugated or wrinkled leaves with the base tapering to a petiole-like stalk. Some species are evergreen while others are deciduous. The"
"during winter. The most common preparation is aveluk soup, where the leaves are rehydrated and rinsed to reduce bitterness, then stewed with onions, potatoes, walnuts, garlic and bulgur wheat or lentils, and sometimes sour plums. Sorrel Common sorrel or garden sorrel (""Rumex acetosa""), often simply called sorrel, is a perennial herb in the family Polygonaceae. Other names for sorrel include spinach dock and narrow-leaved dock. It is a common plant in grassland habitats and is cultivated as a garden herb or salad vegetable (pot herb). Sorrel is a slender herbaceous perennial plant about high, with roots that run deep into"
"with the suggestion that he should call it Coldenella, but Linnaeus refused and called it Helleborus (now Coptis groenlandica). In 1756 Colden discovered the Gardenia (the name was later disallowed) named after the prominent botanist Garden. In her manuscript she wrote that this plant was without an Order under the Linnaeus system. In her description Colden wrote, "" The three chives ""only"" in each bundle, and the three oval-shap'd bodies on the seat of the flower, together with the seat to which the seeds adhere, distinguish this plant from the ""hypericums""; and I think, not only make it a different"
"Filipendula vulgaris Filipendula vulgaris, commonly known as dropwort or fern-leaf dropwort, is a perennial herb of the family Rosaceae closely related to Meadowsweet. It is found in dry pastures across much of Europe and central and northern Asia mostly on lime. The genus name comes from Latin ""filum"" (""thread"") and ""pendulus"" (""hanging"") in reference to the root tubers that hang from the roots in some species. Specific epithet means common. The common English name ""dropwort"" comes from the tubers that hang like drops from the root. The crushed leaves and roots have a scent of the oil of wintergreen (methyl"
"Calliandra Calliandra is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, in the mimosoid clade of the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It contains about 140 species that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. The genus comprises herbaceous perennial plants, shrubs, and rarely small trees, growing 0.5–6 m tall, with bipinnate leaves. The flowers are produced in cylindrical or globose inflorescences and have numerous long slender stamens which give rise to the common names powder-puff, powder puff plant, and fairy duster. These plants flower all year round, but the best blooming is in spring and summer. They"
"included in the Tasmanian Fire Service's list of low flammability plants, indicating that it is suitable for growing within a building protection zone. ""Lavandula"" hybrids are referred to as lavandins. Hybrids between ""L. angustifolia"" and ""L. latifolia"" (spike lavender) are called ""Lavandula x intermedia"". They bloom later than the ordinary English lavenders. Lavandula angustifolia Lavandula angustifolia (lavender most commonly true lavender or English lavender, though not native to England; also garden lavender, common lavender, narrow-leaved lavender), formerly ""L. officinalis"", is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean (Spain, France, Italy, Croatia etc.). It is a strongly"
"The species originally grown was ""L. stoechas"". Lavender was one of the holy herbs used in the biblical Temple to prepare the holy essence, and ""nard"" ('nerd' in Hebrew) is mentioned in the Song of Solomon (4,14) During Roman times, flowers were sold for 100 ""denarii"" per pound, which was about the same as a month's wages for a farm laborer, or fifty haircuts from the local barber. Its late Latin name was ""lavandārius"", from ""lavanda"" (things to be washed), from the verb ""lavāre"" (to wash). This is based on the classification of Upson and Andrews, 2004. Lavandula Lavandula (common"
"seed dispersal. The ""species"" name ""glandulifera"" comes from the Latin words ""glándula"" meaning 'small gland', and ""ferre"" meaning 'to bear', referring to the plant's glands. It typically grows to high, with a soft green or red-tinged stem, and lanceolate leaves long. The crushed foliage has a strong musty smell. Below the leaf stems the plant has glands that produce a sticky, sweet-smelling, and edible nectar. The flowers are pink, with a hooded shape, 3 to 4 cm ( to in) tall and 2 cm ( in) broad; the flower shape has been compared to a policeman's helmet. After flowering between"
"the eponymous character is named for the ""salad"" which her father has come into the sorceress' garden to steal. 'Rapunzel' is one of the German terms for corn salad. Like other formerly foraged greens, corn salad has many nutrients, including three times as much vitamin C as lettuce, beta-carotene, B, iron, and potassium. It is best if gathered before flowers appear. Valerianella locusta Valerianella locusta is a small annual plant that is eaten as a leaf vegetable. It has a characteristic nutty flavour, dark green colour, and soft texture, and is popularly served as salad greens. Common names include corn"
"Patio & Container Plants Rock Garden Wildlife Gardens Coastal Lavandula pedunculata Lavandula pedunculata, commonly called French lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is known for its butterfly-like, narrow petals that emerge from the top of its narrow stalk. ""L. pedunculata"" is native to Iberia, Morocco and western Turkey. Family Genus Details Plant range How to grow Cultivation Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Propagation Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings Suggested planting locations and garden types Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Garden Edging Drought Resistant City & Courtyard Gardens"
"Sorrel Common sorrel or garden sorrel (""Rumex acetosa""), often simply called sorrel, is a perennial herb in the family Polygonaceae. Other names for sorrel include spinach dock and narrow-leaved dock. It is a common plant in grassland habitats and is cultivated as a garden herb or salad vegetable (pot herb). Sorrel is a slender herbaceous perennial plant about high, with roots that run deep into the ground, as well as juicy stems and edible, arrow-shaped (sagittate) leaves. The leaves, when consumed raw, have a sour taste. The lower leaves are in length with long petioles and a membranous ocrea formed"
"Campanula rotundifolia Campanula rotundifolia, the harebell, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae. It has a circumpolar distribution in the Northern Hemisphere, from about latitude 40° N to about 78° N, extending in Europe from the north Mediterranean to the arctic. In Scotland, it is often known as the bluebell. Elsewhere in Britain, bluebell refers to ""Hyacinthoides non-scripta"", and in North America, bluebell refers to Virginia bluebell. ""Campanula rotundifolia"" was historically also known by several other names including blawort, hair-bell, lady's thimble, witch's bells, and witch's thimbles. ""Campanula rotundifolia"" is a perennial species of flowering plant,"
"Glandularia Glandularia, common name mock vervain or mock verbena, is a genus of annual and perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Verbenaceae. They are native to the Americas. ""Glandularia"" species are closely related to the true vervains and sometimes still included with them in ""Verbena"". Horizontal chloroplast transfer occurred at least twice and possibly three times between these genera, which are otherwise too distinct to warrant unification. The discovery of the signal in the chloroplast genome was announced in 2008 by researchers from the University of Washington. Somehow, chloroplasts from ""V. orcuttiana"", swamp verbena (""V. hastata"") or a close"
"Calgary Parks Department. According to the Minnesota Wild flowers website ""Campanula rapunculoides"" is a popular European import to North America. Each plant can produce 15, 000 seeds and it also reproduces through its long tuberous root system. Campanula rapunculoides Campanula rapunculoides, known by the common names creeping bellflower, or rampion bellflower, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus ""Campanula"", belonging to the family Campanulaceae. The genus Latin name (""campanula""), meaning small bell, refers to the bell-shape of the flower, while the specific name (""rapunculoides"") refers to the similarity to ""Campanula rapunculus"". ""Campanula rapunculoides"" reaches on average of height, with"
"Kali tragus Kali tragus is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is known by various common names such as prickly Russian thistle, windwitch, or common saltwort. It is widely known simply as tumbleweed because in many regions of the United States, it is the most common and most conspicuous species of tumbleweed. Informally, it also is known as ""salsola"", which was its generic name until fairly recently. ""Kali tragus"" is native to Eurasia, but in the 1870s, it appeared in South Dakota when flaxseed from Russia turned out to be contaminated with ""Kali"" seeds. Although it"