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Calendula maritima
Fiorrancia Marittimo, Sea Marigold
Origin: Sicily, in the Trapani region.
| Family |
| Asteraceae |
| Genus |
| Calendula |
| Species |
| maritima |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Height |
| 20-40 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| 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. |
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