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Marsh Marigold

Caltha palustra

Photo by Holly Taylor
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Field Notes

Notes:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Holly Taylor
Thanks Gordon! I knew a Noah plant guru would know this one.
Gordon Dietzman
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_palustris for more information.

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PublishedMay 19, 2011

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