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Characteristics
Bloom Time
Mar, Apr, May
Plant Type
Perennials, Herbaceous Perennial, Native Plant, Perennial, Poisonous, Wildflower, Herb
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
1-3 ft.
Flower
One to two inches in diameter with five to nine shiny waxy deep yellow petal-like sepals. Blooms in spring (April-June).
Fruit
Flowers give way to seed pods which split open when ripe to disperse the seeds within.
Benefits
Attracts
Birds
Warning
Plant juices can cause blistering or inflammation on skin or mucous membranes on contact, and gastric illness if ingested. POISONOUS PARTS: Leaves. Toxic only in large quantities. Symptoms include burning of the throat, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, and convulsions. Toxic Principle: Protoanemonin. (Niering)
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Taxonomy
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Caltha - Marsh Marigolds
Genus
Caltha
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