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Marsh Marigold, Cowflock, Cowslip, Kingcup

Caltha palustris

Photo by Harsha Singh
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a high altitude dweller. Marsh marigolds grow wild alongside streams and in shallow water around ponds, forming loose clumps of kidney-shaped, finely toothed leaves, each up to 3-15 cm across, and bloom with clusters of yellow or white cup-shaped flowers.

Habitat:

Garhwal Himalayas.

Reference Links:

Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold

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Comments (1)
Akimz
Hello! We would love to have this spotting be a part of our mission on the distribution of look-alike buttercups. The marsh marigold looks similar to the lesser celandine (which is considered invasive here in the U.S) and many people get them confused. Feel free to join! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/19316030

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PublishedMay 9, 2013

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