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].

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