| Marsh-Marigold | Buttercup family |
| Caltha palustris | Ranunculaceae |
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Large bright yellow flowers lighting up damp meadows and marshlands. The flowers are visited by beetles, flies and bees for the abundant nectar. |
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Technical Information
Perennial herb, up to 50 cm tall Stems: stout, hollow Leaves: heart or kidney-shaped, up to 10cm across, round-toothed. Basal leaves long-stalked, stem leaves short-stalked Flowers: 5 yellow sepals (no petals), large flowers up to 50mm across Fruit: green sac-like follicles, each opening to release several seeds Flowering time: March-June Habitat: Any wet location Distribution: Common throughout Britain, but decreasing |