Caltha palustris Marsh marigold (Ranunculaceae)

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Caltha palustris
Marsh marigold
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The Caltha palustris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Marsh marigold.

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Latin Name:  Caltha palustris
Common Name:  Marsh marigold
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.

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

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Wet areas in marshes, fens, ditches and wet alder woods[17, 19]. Rare on very base poor peat[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame in late summer[200]. Stand the pots in 2 - 3cm of water to keep the soil wet. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°c[138]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a tray of water in a cold frame until they are at least 15cm tall. Plant them out into their permanent positions inthe summer. Division in early spring or autumn[200]. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer or following spring.

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