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Howell's marsh marigold
Scientific Name: Caltha leptosepala ssp. howellii
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Caltha leptosepala
Also known as Broad-leaved Caltha, Broad-leaved Marshmarigold, Howell's Marsh Marigold, Marshmarigold, and Twinflowered Marshmarigold.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a member of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caltha leptosepala DC.
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Caltha leptosepala DC. ssp. biflora (DC.) P.G. Sm.
- Caltha leptosepala DC. var. biflora (DC.) G. Lawson
- Caltha biflora DC.
- Subspecies:
- Caltha leptosepala DC. ssp. howellii (Huth) P.G. Sm.
- Caltha biflora DC. ssp. howellii (Huth) Abrams.
Common Names
- Marsh marigold
- Howell's marsh marigold
- White Marsh Marigold
- Twinflowered Marsh Marigold
- Broadleaved Marsh Marigold
- Elkslip
- Elkslip Marsh Marigold
- Mountain Marsh Marigold
- Sulphur Marsh Marigold
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Caltha leptosepala is a perennial plant.
- It grows to approximately 0.3 meters (1 foot) in height and width.
- Flowering occurs from May to June.
- The leaves are dark and shiny.
Hardiness
- Hardy to zone (UK) 3.
Quirky Facts
- The Latin name Caltha is derived from the Greek word for 'goblet', referencing the cup-like shape of the flowers.
- One source mentions that this plant isn't an evergreen and assumes a white color as an adult species in size medium.
- Marsh marigold is described as a tautogram, where all words in its name start with the same letter.
Further Information
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- CalPhotos