species

Caltha palustris

Kingcup · Cowslip · Cowflock · Marsh marigold

A scale drawing of Caltha palustris, beside a 1.7 m figure.

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Caltha palustris belongs to the family Ranunculaceae, also known as Kingcup, Cowslip, Cowflock or Marsh marigold, native to the UK. It grows in full sun or part shade, where the ground is neutral and in moist or poorly drained conditions.

Assembled from the attributes recorded below.

What this plant needs

Aspect
Full sun, Part shade
Acidity
Neutral
Moisture
Moist, Poorly drained
In the UK
Native

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Record data from biflora (42867-2), under OGL-UK-3.0.