Characteristics
Caltha palustris L.
marsh marigold
Forest and shrub swamps, marshes, backwater sloughs of streams, rich fens, and seeps. Predominately in shallow still water with mucky soils. Sometimes forming large dense populations.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (NWPL EMP) OBL (NWPL NCNE) S5 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Ranunculales
Caltha palustris L. - marsh marigold
Citation
Caltha palustris L.
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Species Distribution Map

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Oneida, NY: 10 May 2018 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Ulster, NY: 9 May 2018 -
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 18 Apr 2002 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 18 Jun 2002 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson. Photo taken: Oswego Co., NY: 25 Apr 2011 - 1
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Photo by: Brandon A. Cohen. Photo taken: Ulster County, NY: 26 April 2021 -
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Photo by: Brandon A. Cohen. Photo taken: Ulster County, NY: 26 April 2021 -
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Photo by: Selma Rosenthal. Photo taken: Onondaga Co., NY: 5 May 2016 - 7
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