Marsh Marigold
Marsh Marigold
| Irish Name: | Lus buí Bealtaine |
| Scientific name: | Caltha palustris |
| Family Group: | Ranunculaceae |
Widespread in various habitats, thriving in rich, damp soil near rivers, ponds, wet meadows, woods, and fens. Flowering period: March to May. Perennial. Indigenous.
Identification
The plant bears golden-yellow sepals but lacks petals. It features numerous yellow stamens. Its long-stalked leaves are heart-shaped to kidney-shaped, dark green, shiny, and primarily basal. Height ranges from 15 to 50 cm.
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