u/K1p1ottb

Calendula ordered from Growers Exchange and planted 2 weeks ago. She appears otherwise healthy!

Today I noticed these buds coming from the side of the primary flower. 3 in total.

I think it's fasciation but would like other opinions.

A 2nd flower on the same plant but different stalk is behaving normally so far.

If it is fasciation, how do I know if it's bacterial versus genetic?

Do I prune this odd flower as a preventative and see what happens with the second flower?

I do like to harvest my flowers to be used in topical herbals so I prefer not to throw away a blossom just cuz she's funny looking. A genetic malfunction won't bother me but a bacterial one is not one I'd like to keep.