Calendula Flowers Family: Asteraceae. Botanical name: Calendula Officinalis. Common name: Marigold Flower l Calendula Officinalis l Dried Calendula Flower l Calendula Herb l Marigold Calendula (Marigold refers to the Virgin Mary. And marigold is considered the most commonly cultivated and used member of the genus) Origin: Egypt Color: Orange HS Code: 12119000 Packing: 20 kg bags Cultivation: Common Form: Flowers & whole plants include flowers, petals & Petals. Are there any differences between Calendula and French Marigold? Calendula flower can be eaten and appears on lists of attractive edible flowers, but the French marigold cannot be eaten and is not an edible flower, the Marigold refers to calendula, under the name pot marigold. Does the Ancient Egyptian known Calendula flower? The calendula flower (Calendula Herb) was known and used by ancient Egyptians for more than 4,000 years. It was mentioned in a prescription in Quotas Hurst (book of Hirst) with other species as an ointment painted by the diseased parts.