Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold Botanical Illustration | Vintage Plant Art #3518184 (License: Personal Use)

This detailed black-and-white engraving depicts Caltha palustris, commonly known as Marsh Marigold, with prominent orbicular to reniform basal leaves veined radially and borne on long petioles. Multiple slender scapes rise from the base, bearing open yellowish-white flowers with five sepals (often mistaken for petals) and numerous stamens, alongside unopened buds. The fine cross-hatching technique renders texture and depth, typical of scientific botanical plates from the Victorian era.

Used in educational resources, historical botany archives, gardening websites, and digital collections of public-domain illustrations; serves users seeking accurate plant identification, artistic reference, or vintage botanical imagery for design projects.