Calendula maritima (Fiorrancia Marittimo, Sea Marigold)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Calendula |
| Species | maritima |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Sicily, in the Trapani region. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 20-40 cm |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A critically endangered plant with stems and leaves coated in short, sticky hairs. Older stems branch and droop to the ground with flowers that resemble a small yellow daisy. |
| Habitat | Nitrogen-rich areas close to the sea growing on decaying sea grass. |
| Leaf Description | Strong smelling egg scented spear shaped leaves. |
| Flower Description | Small yellow flowers 3-5 cm in diameter. |