This seed looks like a prehistoric bug

I thought I had a bug infestation (or mini octopus tentacles, or dried mushrooms) in one of my new seed packets when I opened it…

This seed:	Turns into this flower:

It is crazy how different seeds and any of natures creations are, and how living things adapt their form to meet the needs of the environment. I’m interested as to what purpose the shape of this seed serves to this plant. If I find out something interesting, I’ll let you know.

This is the Calendula flower. I have this edible and medicinal flower growing now, ready about the end of April.

From WebMD:

Calendula is a plant. The flower is used to make medicine.

Calendula flower is used to prevent muscle spasms, start menstrual periods, and reduce fever. It is also used for treating sore throat and mouth, menstrual cramps, cancer, and stomach and duodenal ulcers.

Calendula is applied to the skin to reduce pain and swelling (inflammation) and to treat poorly healing wounds and leg ulcers. It is also applied to the skin (used topically) for nosebleeds, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, inflammation of the rectum (proctitis), and inflammation of the lining of the eyelid (conjunctivitis).

Don’t confuse calendula with ornamental marigolds of the Tagets genus, which are commonly grown in vegetable gardens.

How does it work?

It is thought that the chemicals in calendula help new tissue grow in wounds and decrease swelling in the mouth and throat.