Marsh Marigold or
Cowslip
Caltha palustris |
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| Family |
Buttercup (Ranunculaceae) |
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| Bloom |
Spring |
| Habitat |
Swamps, edges of streams or
ponds |
| Status |
Native |
| Cycle |
Perennial |
| Height |
1-2 feet |
| Flower |
Many conspicuous flowers
0.5-1.5" wide with 5-9 bright yellow petals. |
| Leaf |
Leaves are round, shiny
toothless basal leaves 2-7" wide with long stalks and a deep notch where the
stalk attaches. Upper leaves are stalkless. |
| Notes |
More likely to be
found in colonies blanketing somewhat extensive areas rather than as
individual plants. The common name comes from the fact that the plant
grew on the hummocks and cows slipped on it when they went to the stream to
drink. |
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