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Edible flowers / Marigold

Verified edible

Marigold

Tagetes erecta

Edible parts

petal

Sourcing

Temple and garland marigolds are not food-grade; sprayed heavily and handled for display.

Toxic lookalikes

Calendula officinalis (different genus, also edible — label correctly)

If you cannot identify the plant with certainty, do not eat it.

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