Caltha palustris; The marsh-marigold is typically a plant of the lowlands but is very sensitive to salinity. It is quite a conspicuous plant growing along streams, bogs and roadsides. From Icelandic farmers I heard this plant gives much joy to the people as it announces with their blooms in spring the end of winter and heralds the arrival summer.
It is a member of the Ranunculaceae (buttercup family). The Icelandic name of this species is Hófsóley or Lækjasóley.
FLORA OF ICELAND elements: Caltha palustris, Marsh-marigold, Lækjasóley
A brief introduction to Iceland plants
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Other Buttercup family members
Other Buttercup family members