Caltha palustris

Marsh marigold fills roadside ditches with its yellow flowers in spring. In shadier sites plants are more scattered. 

Seedling

Caltha palustris seedlings
Note the rounded tip and deep sinus on first true leaves. Subsequent leaves are rounder & flatter.
R Parker

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Marsh Marigold
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Moist
Wet
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Recommended for gardening

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