Other common names:
Cowslip, Yellow Marsh Marigold French names:
Populage des marais Family: Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae) Similar species: • Buttercups & Crowfoots - Their flowers are a lot smaller. Flowers: Spring; Yellow; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple Habitat: Wet Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 204 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Quite common.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: palustris: of swamps, marshes For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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Marsh Marigolds grow in wet areas. Here is a nice clump of them.
The bright yellow flowers are quite photogenic, especially after a long winter!
Marsh Marigold flower.
Marsh Marigolds may be found growing just about anywhere there is water and sun.
Flower buds.
A Marsh Marigold leaf.
Opened Marsh Marigold seed pods.
Typical Marsh Marigold habitat.
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