marigold; pot marigold
Refers to the flowering plant Calendula officinalis, commonly grown in gardens and used in herbal remedies.
Marigolds are blooming in the garden.
Marigold petals are used in herbal tea.
Katakana spelling is common in botanical contexts and everyday writing.
The Sino-Japanese plant name comes from Chinese 金盞花, literally “golden cup flower,” referring to the flower’s golden, cup-like head.