Calendula is also known as garden marigold, holligold, goldbloom, golds, ruddes, Mary bud, bull's eyes, and pot marigold.
Simple leaf
No, marigold has reticulate venation in its leaves.
Sunflower, marigold, rose
marigold
No, a Hickory leaf edge is typically serrated or toothed, not smooth.
Marigold leaves are typically deeply lobed or feathery in appearance, with a jagged or serrated edge. They are usually green and can vary in size depending on the specific variety of marigold. The leaf arrangement is alternate along the stem, contributing to the plant's bushy look. Overall, the leaves give a dense, textured appearance that complements the vibrant flowers.
The marigolds my grandmother grew around her garden were flowers of the sunflower family. There is also a marsh marigold, but I wouldn't call any of them shrubs, which are characterized by woody stems.
Banana plants typically have smooth leaf surfaces. The leaves are shiny and smooth to the touch, with prominent veins running through them.
Rose leaf has smooth texture
smooth
No, marigolds have pappus in place of sepals.