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Calendula: All you need to know

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Scientific name: Calendula officinalis L. Family: Asteraceae Calendula is one of those plants that feels like sunshine in flower form. If you have ever seen bright orange or golden blooms glowing in a garden bed, chances are you were looking at calendula, most commonly known as pot marigold. It has been loved for centuries as…

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