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Calendula officinalis L.
pot marigold
Asteraceae (Aster family)

Introduction to Vascular Plants

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Distribution of Calendula officinalis
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Introduction

This orange-flowered garden escape occurs sporadically in SW BC, esp. in the Victoria area, along roadsides, vacant lots and sea beaches (Krajina s.n. @ UBC). It can flower throughout the year.

Note Author: Frank Lomer, Honourary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium

Status Information

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Exotic	SNA	Exotic	Not Listed

BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.