Author:
Qjure
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-642.12.01
Caltha palustris
English: Kingcup; Caltha; Cowslip; Marsh Marigold; Drunkard; Marshmallow flower.
German: Kuhblume; Wasservogel.
French: Populage des marais.
Dutch: Dooier; Dodder; Djeree blom; Djirreblom; Butterbloem; Meersboterbloem; Pompobloemen; Slangebloem; Blekkenbloem; Palakkebloem.
Region: northern hemisphere.
Habitat: temeprate; moist soil, along ditches, in marshes.
Culture: protect against witchcraft, England; protect against lightning, Ireland; protect against slander.
Use: early buds on salted vinegar as a substitute for capers.
Botany
Herb.
Flowers: yellow, like large buttercups; flowering in April, May.