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Caltha gracilis

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Ranunculaceae Edible: Leaves

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Description

A temperate herb in the family Ranunculaceae that grows in bogs, representing one of about 10 Caltha species.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Traditional Uses

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Korea,

Notes

There are about 10 Caltha species. They grow in temperate bogs.

References (1)

  • Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/

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