Plant Details

Caltha Palustris

Yellow marsh marigold

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General Information

Scientific name: Caltha Palustris
Also known as: Yellow marsh marigold

Plant Properties

Layer: Aquatic
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Dye, Bee forage

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