calendula
Calendula officinalis
The plant I chose is the calendula plant. I know that you can eat some flowers, like nasturtiums, but I never knew about this type of flower. Apparently it is a kind of marigold that comes in shades of oranges and yellows. It has antibacterial properties.
I went to the garden to get this very Georgia O'Keefe picture (taken with my phone, sorry the quality isn't up to par). It was a freezing bike ride but it was so worth it when I got there! What a beautiful and well-designed garden. So pretty. I look forward to seeing it in the spring when everything is growing and blooming.
I really like the way Davis is organized. The buildings all have plants around them and there are lots of open spaces with grass and trees. Coming from San Diego, I am used to more asphalt! Outside my dorm, there is a tunnel of trees. In the fall, with the leaves changing color and dropping, it was so beautiful! I fell in love with Davis (and seasons) right then, although with this brisk weather I may have to rethink my position!
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