Marsh Marigold

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Marsh Marigold

Caltha palustris

Common Name(s)

Marsh Marigold
Wild Calla Lily
Yellow Marsh Marigold

Family

Ranunculaceae

Genus

Caltha

Full Scientific Name

Caltha palustris

Author

Linnaeus

Native Range

Introduced Range

Additional Details

Characteristics

Growth Form: Wildflower

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Temperature Zone: 3

Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade

Moisture Requirements: Moist, Wet

Drought Tolerant: No

Compaction Tolerant: No

Salt Tolerant: No

Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant: No

Habitat Considerations

Ecozone(s): Taiga Plains, Boreal Shield, Atlantic Maritime, Boreal Plains, Prairies, Pacific Maritime

Natural Habitat(s): Woodland, Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field, Swamp/Marsh

Human Habitat(s): Pond Edge/Wetland Garden, Pond/Standing Water, Woodland

Design Considerations

Minimum Height: 30 cm

Maximum Height: 60 cm

Bloom Time: Apr - Jun

Flower Colour(s): Yellow

Showy Flowers: Yes

Showy Fruit/Seeds: No

Erosion Control:

Fragrant Flowers:

Fragrant Foliage:

Fall Colour(s):

Bark:

Poisonous to Humans: Yes

Thorns or Prickles:

Attracts Wildlife: Birds, Butterflies

Invasive Species: No

Conservation Status

Plant Watch Species: No

NatureServe Level:

IUCN Red Alert Status:

Interesting Tidbits

Interesting Tidbits: POISONOUS PARTS: Leaves. Toxic only in large quantities. Symptoms include burning of the throat, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, and convulsions. Toxic Principle: Protoanemonin. EDIBLE PARTS: Cooked, early spring greens are edible. Cover the young leaves with 2-3 changes of boiling water until barely tender; cut into bite-sized pieces, salt lightly, and cover with butter and some vinegar. Tightly closed buds can be pickled after covering with boiling water as described for leaves. Do not boil. The leaves are sometimes used as potherbs but require several short boilings with changes of water between. (Niering)

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