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Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris) — wildflower of Ireland

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Marsh-marigold

驢蹄草 · 驴蹄草 · 驢蹄草 · Populage des marais · Calta palustre

Caltha palustris

Big buttery cups standing in wet ditches and stream banks, glowing like little suns in spring. In Ireland it's also called "May-flower".

Height
40 cm
Blooms
Mar–May
Family
Buttercup (Ranunculaceae)
Latin name
Caltha palustris
Where to find
  • Wet ditches
  • Stream banks
  • Marshes and bogs