Feature:
Marigolds are a common plant found in many gardening settings.
It has bright orange or yellow flowers that are shaped like chrysanthemums.
Taste and smell:
Taste: Slightly bitter and spicy, may be a bit too strong for some.
Smell: Light, woody, somewhat resinous smell.
Origin:
Egypt
Cooking dishes:
Decorative uses: Marigold petals can be used to decorate salads, desserts, cookies or cakes.
Beverages: Calendula petals can be steeped in hot water to make a scented tea, which has a slightly bitter taste.
Substitutes: In some cuisines, calendula petals are used as an economical substitute for saffron, providing a similar yellow staining effect but with a slightly different flavor.
