Popular name of Chrysanthemum segetum, a plant with bright yellow flowers, common as a weed amongst corn.
1597. Gerarde, Herbal, ccxliv. § 1. 605. Corne Marigold … hath a soft stalke, hollow, and of a greene colour, whereupon doe growe great leaues.
1727. Bradley, Fam. Dict., s.v. Ficoides, The Crysanthemum or Corn-marigold.
1861. Miss Pratt, Flower. Pl., III. 313. Corn Marigold … with its bright yellow blooms.
