These mystery seeds will possibly grace your table during the holidays.
Well, not the seeds so much as the fruit they come in.
Any idea what kind of fruit contains these bundles of seeds?
Edit:Â The answer is now posted.
Category: Seed of the Week (Page 107 of 167)
The mystery seeds last week were from calendula or pot marigold, Calendula officinalis.
Grown as a summer annual in most areas, calendulas are grown in the winter here in the low desert.
Aren’t the lovely orange flowers much more attractive than the bumpy seeds?
Image from Wikimedia
Did you ever wonder why so many plants have the species name officinalis, like Lavendula officinalis
(lavender) or Borago officinalis (borage)? That species name was used early on to designate herbs with medicinal properties. Cool!
These seeds grow into common garden flowers.
I’m sure you’ll recognize the flowers.
But do you recognize the seeds?
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