Caltha leptosepala Western marsh marigold (Ranunculaceae)

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Caltha leptosepala
Western marsh marigold
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The Caltha leptosepala plant species is found in Northwestern N. America. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Western marsh marigold. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. rotundifolia.

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Latin Name:  Caltha leptosepala
Common Name:  Western marsh marigold
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  The whole plant, but especially the older portions, contains the toxic glucoside protoanemanin - this is destroyed by heat[172]. The sap can irritate sensitive skin[172].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Sub-alpine and alpine swamps and marshy meadows[60, 85].

Edible Uses: Root - it must be well cooked[172]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Flower buds - raw, cooked or pickled and used as a caper substitute[85, 105, 172, 183]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Young leaves, before the flowers emerge are eaten raw or cooked[85, 172, 183]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Older leaves, before the plant flowers, can be eaten if well cooked[85]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

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