198 MEDICINAL AND POISONOUS PLANTS 
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Fia. 184.—Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris, Crowfoot Family, Ranuncu-. 
lacee). Plant in flower. (Original.)—Perennial herb, growing 30- 
60 em. tall; leaves smooth; flowers yellow; fruit dry. Native home, 
North Temperate regions. 
vertically. Ovule. 
Fia. 185.—Marsh-marigold. Stamen.  Pistil, cut 
Seed, cut vertically. 
Fruit, splitting open to discharge the seeds. 
Embryo. (Redrawn from Gray.) 
