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  8. Section Caltha
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species 95,113 observations

Marsh Marigold

Caltha palustris

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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51 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 7
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Flower Fly, Variable Duskyface Fly, Dusky-banded Leafwalker, Buttercup Blacklet 43
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Zygoneura calthella 1

Children

  • Marsh-Marigold
  • Cow's Lips

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Moist Wet
Water use
High
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Wet soil
Habit
Mounding
Plant type
Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous Water plant

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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