Caltha palustris
Marsh Marigold, Cowslip
Family:
Buttercup (Ranunculaceae)
Lifespan:
N/A
Height:
1-2' (30-60 cm)
Flower Color:
Shiny yellow
Flower Size:
1-1/2" (2.5-3.8 mm) wide
Bloom Season:
April-June
Fruit:
In a whorl, each fruit splitting open along one side (follicle)
Conditions:
Swamps, marshes, wet meadows, along streams and brooks
Sunlight:
Part sun to shade
Moisture:
Wet to moist soils
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