Caltha Palustris
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Caltha Palustris
Also known as:
Yellow marsh marigold
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Water
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
0.30 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Wet
Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Bee plant
Dye, Bee plant
Description
Roots must be cooked sufficiently before being eaten, as raw roots are toxic. The flower buds can be eaten raw, cooked, or pickled and serve as an alternative to capers. Note: raw flower buds can also be toxic. Young leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked, and are harvested in the spring when the plant blooms. They can be prepared like spinach, but be careful, as raw leaves are also toxic.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
20/04
End of Harvest:
30/06
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Morus nigra Black Mulberry |
Morus nigra helps attract pollinators, benefiting Caltha Palustris with cross-pollination. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Salix alba can provide dappled shade, creating a suitable microclimate for Caltha Palustris which prefers moist soil. |
|
Hosta longipes Hosta |
Carex riparia can enhance soil stability and moisture retention, benefiting Caltha Palustris' growth requirements. |
|
Chaenomeles japonica Japanese Quince, Flowering quince |
Eupatorium cannabinum can provide additional habitat for beneficial insects, supporting the ecosystem around Caltha Palustris. |
|
Tilia tomentosa Silver lime |
Tilia tomentosa can provide shade and help maintain a humid environment, suitable for Caltha Palustris. |