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Marsh Marigold

Caltha palustra

Notes:

Someone told me this was called a swamp marigold, but what do you guys think?

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2 Comments

Holly Taylor
Holly Taylor 12 years ago

Thanks Gordon! I knew a Noah plant guru would know this one.

Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 12 years ago

I've always called this marsh marigold (Caltha palustria ), but swamp marigold is close and I could see it being called that. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caltha_palu... for more information.

Holly Taylor
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Holly Taylor

Mason, Michigan, USA

Spotted on May 18, 2011
Submitted on May 19, 2011

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