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Re: Calendula cream?
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Subject: Re: Calendula cream?
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From: bcarter@awinc.com (Bob Carter)
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Date: 19 Jun 96 05:32:26 -700
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Newsgroups: alt.folklore.herbs
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Organization: A & W Internet Inc.
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References: <4q52jm$47o@uruguay.it.earthlink.net>
JP Harris <jpharris@earthlink.com> wrote:
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> Also, I heard that calendula is marigold. Does the ordinary-seed
> packet from the store-variety work as well? Is this what you use as
> fresh?
Actually, Calendula is sometimes called `Pot Marigold,' but is otherwise not
closely related. Calendula's botanical name is Calendula officinalis while
Marigold is Tagetes (of which there are many species). They are of different
genera.
Regards, Bob
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