Caltha palustris L.
Marsh marigold, kingcup
Marsh marigolds are not marigolds at all—they are members of the buttercup family. They are native to temperate regions in Europe, Russia, Iceland, and North America. This plant is sometimes called cowslip, but another plant, Primula veris, is the proper owner of this name. Plants: These plants are found in marshes, fens, and bogs. They are up to 31" (80 cm) tall. Stems are thick and hollow. Leaves: Glossy rounded or kidney-shaped leaves are up to 8" (20 cm) across. Flowers: Bright shiny yellow flowers often have five petals, but may have between four and nine. Each flower is about 1-1½" (2.5-3.8 cm) across. Fruits: 4-15 follicles, each ¼-⅜" (7-12 mm) × ¹/₁₆-⅛" (3-4 mm). Seed pods split open when ripe to disperse the seeds. Edibility: Poisonous
Online References:
Caltha palustris on Earl J.S. Rook's Flora, Fauna, Earth, and Sky ... The Natural History of the Northwoods Caltha palustris on Missouriplants.com Caltha palustris at Illinois Wildflowers Caltha palustris on Wikipedia Caltha palustris at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Caltha palustris on plants.ces.ncsu.edu Caltha palustris on Plants for a Future, a resource and information centre for edible and otherwise useful plants Caltha palustris on CalPhotos Caltha palustris on eFloras References:
4/21/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Massachusetts 4/23/2016 · Big Tree/Porcupine Trail, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, Massachusetts 4/21/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Massachusetts 5/7/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Massachusetts 1See the Peterson Field Guides Edible Wild Plants, Eastern/Central North America, listed above Caltha palustris description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020. © FloraFinder.org. All rights reserved. |
4/6/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, Massachusetts 4/21/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Massachusetts 4/23/2016 · Big Tree/Porcupine Trail, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, Massachusetts 4/15/1979 · Memphis, Tennessee · By Tim Chandler 5/18/2016 · Worcester Road, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, New Hampshire 4/23/2016 · Big Tree/Porcupine Trail, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, Massachusetts 4/23/2016 · Big Tree/Porcupine Trail, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, Massachusetts 4/13/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Massachusetts 4/23/2016 · Big Tree/Porcupine Trail, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, Massachusetts Range: Zones 9-11:
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