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Species Details
Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
LeavesBasal leaves alternate, simple, heart-shaped, large lobes, 0.5-12.5 cm long, 1-19 cm wide, margins toothed or crenate, petioles 20-40 cm long; stem leaves, alternate, sessile, kidney-shaped, smaller than basal leaves, margins crenate to entire
FlowersInflorescence solitary or umbel-like, 2 to 7 flowers; flowers radially symmetric, 1.5 - 4 cm wide; sepals 5-9, distinct, 10-25 mm long, broadly egg-shaped or elliptic, yellow or orange, petaloid; petals absent; stamens many, yellow; pistils 4-15, ovary superior
Fruits and SeedsAggregate of follicles, ellipsoid, 8-15 mm long, 3-4.5 mm wide, born in clusters of 4-15, 9-12 seeds per follicle; seeds greenish, elliptic, 1.5-2.5 mm
Scientific Name
Caltha palustris L.
Common Name
marsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
General Description
Perennial herb; stems leafy, erect, 20- 60 cm, green, hollow, ascending or decumbent
Leaves
Basal leaves alternate, simple, heart-shaped, large lobes, 0.5-12.5 cm long, 1-19 cm wide, margins toothed or crenate, petioles 20-40 cm long; stem leaves, alternate, sessile, kidney-shaped, smaller than basal leaves,…
Basal leaves alternate, simple, heart-shaped, large lobes, 0.5-12.5 cm long, 1-19 cm wide, margins toothed or crenate, petioles 20-40 cm long; stem leaves, alternate, sessile, kidney-shaped, smaller than basal leaves, margins crenate to entire
Flowers
Inflorescence solitary or umbel-like, 2 to 7 flowers; flowers radially symmetric, 1.5 - 4 cm wide; sepals 5-9, distinct, 10-25 mm long, broadly egg-shaped or elliptic, yellow or orange, petaloid; petals absent; stamens…
Inflorescence solitary or umbel-like, 2 to 7 flowers; flowers radially symmetric, 1.5 - 4 cm wide; sepals 5-9, distinct, 10-25 mm long, broadly egg-shaped or elliptic, yellow or orange, petaloid; petals absent; stamens many, yellow; pistils 4-15, ovary superior
Fruits and Seeds
Aggregate of follicles, ellipsoid, 8-15 mm long, 3-4.5 mm wide, born in clusters of 4-15, 9-12 seeds per follicle; seeds greenish, elliptic, 1.5-2.5 mm
Phenology
Flowers from April to July
Notes
Medical uses: Leaves are poisonous, containing helliborine and protoanemonin; they must be boiled in three changes of water before eating. Chemicals in the sap may cause severe skin irritation, but historically, the…
Medical uses: Leaves are poisonous, containing helliborine and protoanemonin; they must be boiled in three changes of water before eating. Chemicals in the sap may cause severe skin irritation, but historically, the Chippewa would use C. palustris in poultices or baths for skin sores, wart removal, as well as colds.
Range/Distribution
Alberta: Central to Northern Alberta in boreal foret, aspen parkland and prairie regions
CAN (BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT); USA (AK, CA, CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND,…
Alberta: Central to Northern Alberta in boreal foret, aspen parkland and prairie regions
CAN (BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT); USA (AK, CA, CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV); Eurasia
Citation
Page Citation for Caltha palustris L.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Caltha palustris L., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-4456/12-106710. Accessed 05 Oct. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 131 specimens of this Species.
26550 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Normandale
Date Collected1967-05-23
26732 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron, Great Duck Island, Dave Bay
Date Collected1959-06-27
44464 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Vittoria
Date Collected1951-05-16
44512 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Orillia
Date Collected1972-05-19
41833 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sopers
Date Collected1968-06-29
70865 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Lake Simcoe
Date Collected1954-05-15
21194 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Alaska, North Slope, Crowbill Point
Date Collected1963-07-23
8813 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Nunavut, Bathurst Inlet
Date Collected1949-07-16
8814 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Duck Mountain
Date Collected1950-07-03
70867 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Niagara Falls
Date Collected1896-04-29
107066 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Minnesota, Clearwater County, Lake Itasca
Date Collected1981-07-24
91679 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Wyoming, Medicine Bow National Forest
Date Collected1985-07-17
19924 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, South Dakota, Codington County, South Shore
Date Collected1958-05-11
114202 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedEurope: Poland, Jaszcze Valley
Date Collected2004-05-24
90007 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedEurope: Finland, Ita-Suomen Laani, Leppavirta
Date Collected1982-06-02
8802 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1937-05-18
23712 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Pinehurst Lake
Date Collected1967-06-22
8806 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Battle Lake
Date Collected1948-06-08
75874 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edson
Date Collected1974-07-19
8812 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1914-05
69831 - Caltha palustris L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemarsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1939-06-10