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Caltha palustris L.

12 photos.
The "yellow marsh marigold", "molyblobs", "kingcup" or "American cowslip" is often found in
running water.  It is not a marigold. The raw plant is toxic and irritating to the skin.

ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 18454


1.  Late May.  A single blossom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


2.  Late May.  Buds, blossom, stems and
leaves.



3.  Late May.  A bud and blossom with
"mare's tails" and "horsetails".



4.  Late May.  Close-up of flower center.




5.  Late May.  Two budding plants.




6.  Late May.  Several budding plants at
various stages.



7.  Late May.  Entire budding plant including
roots.



8.  Late May.  A large group of Plants.



9.  Early August.  Seed head separated from
stem leaf by elongated pedicel.



10.  June 4, 2010.  Easely creek below
the culvert.



11.  June 4, 2009.  Plant(s) in bloom.  Note the
palmate leaf of Potentilla palustris at the
left of the photo.



12.  May 15, 2009.  Leaves developing
under water on shoots.



13.  June 5, 2010.  Several plants in a
swift current.




14.  June 6, 2010.  Closer view near the area in
photo 13.

All photos taken below the culvert
of the Left Fork of Easley Creek
at 4.8 mile Circle Hot Springs Road.
65°  31,24' N,  144° 43.23' W
Elev. 900 ft.