Caltha leptosepala howellii (Ranunculaceae)

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Caltha leptosepala howellii
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The Caltha leptosepala howellii plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. biflora. DC. C. howellii. Greene.

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Latin Name:  Caltha leptosepala howellii
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  (Huth.)Smit.

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:  Wet alpine and sub-alpine places[60]. Bogs and wet ground by streams, 1500 - 3000 metres[187].

Edible Uses: Root - cooked. A survival food, used when all else fails[172]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Flower buds - cooked. Added to stews etc or pickled as capers[172]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Young leaves - cooked. Best before the plant flowers[172]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

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