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 Photographs:
248 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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.
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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