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The Latin meaning of this plant is "throughout the months".
It is a member of the marigold family and early Christians and Ancient India, called it Mary's Gold and it was strung in garlands and place around the necks of holy statues or by the statue of The Virgin .
Since the calendula's flower head follows the sun it its sometimes called "summer's bride" or "husbandman's dial".
The calendula flower means "winning grace" in the language of flowers.
It has also been Valued for it's medicinal and culinary uses. An ancient beverage made from a Mixture of calendula blossoms in wine was said to soothe indigestion. The petals were used in Ointments that cured skin irritations, jaundice, sore eyes and toothaches. The Romans used it Mixed with vinegar to season
meat and salad dishes.
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