Marsh Marigold

Plant Info

Also known as:
Scientific name:	Caltha palustris
Family:	Buttercup (Ranunculaceae)
Life cycle:	perennial
Origin:	native
Habitat:	sun, part shade; swamps, along shores
Bloom season:	spring
Plant height:	8 to 24 inches
USDA PLANTS database:	Minnesota county distribution map
Spotted in Ramsey County at:	Long Lake Regional Park Vadnais/Snail Lake Regional Park

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Detailed Information

Flower:

Flowers are bright yellow, 1 to 1½ inches across with 5 to 9 rounded petal-like sepals. In the center is a ring of numerous yellow stamen. One plant may have several flowers.

Leaves:

Leaves are round, like lily pads, most with scalloped edges, up to 4 inches in diameter on 2 to 6-inch stems surrounding the base of the plant. There may be leaves alternately attached in the upper part of the plant.

More photos

• full size plant, about 12 inches tall

More yellow wildflowers. All photos taken at Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton, MN May 2007

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