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Caltha palustris

Caltha palustris
Marsh marigold growth habit and flower detail
  • Scientific Name: Caltha palustris
  • Common Name(s): Marsh marigold
  • Edible: yes
  • Medicinal: no
  • Parts Used: root, stem, fruit, leaf
  • Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    CAUTION--As with all water plants, do not eat this plant raw. Raw water plants may carry dangerous organisms that are removed only by cooking.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    Description: This plant has rounded, dark green leaves arising from a short stem. It has bright yellow flowers.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    Habitat and Distribution: This plant is found in bogs, lakes, and slow-moving streams. It is abundant in arctic and subarctic regions and in much of the eastern region of the northern United States and Canada.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    Edible Parts: All parts are edible if boiled.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Rokas
    9 Sep, 2008

    i found in wikipedia that this plant is a little poisonous so i don't suggest you to eat it...
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Rokas
    9 Sep, 2008

    but you can heal burns with this plant
    Current Rating: 0.0000

    Locations Found

    Quebec, Canada

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