Marsh marigolds grow in sunny spring wetlandsThe one to one-and-a-half-inch blooms of marsh marigolds or American cowslips (Caltha palustris) look more like a giant buttercups than marigolds and, in fact, this plant is a members of the buttercup (Ranunculus) family.
They like standing in waterIn early spring it brightens up the edges of a chilly ponds and creeks and then completely disappear for another year.
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Dear friend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous yellow in these lovely flowers! A gift for all "mothers"in this special day!
Thanks a lot!
God bless you
Léia :-)
Like little splashes of sunshine in the water...beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnother "new" flower, to me. Love the bright capture.
ReplyDeleteNot sure I have ever seen this beauty before!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, your marigolds are a delight to the eye. Fantastic photos! Thank you for sharing them. Have a great week :)
ReplyDeleteI love the brilliant yellow against green. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, of course. That's probably why some people call their loves "Buttercup."
ReplyDeleteThese are one of my favorite wild flowers, and the leaves are good to eat steamed like spinich when very young.
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I'll bet they really brighten the landscape.
ReplyDeleteCome over an identify some other yellow wildflowers for me. Posted them on my blog today.
Darla
What a shiny bright yelloe. MB
ReplyDeleteWhat glorious color you've captured!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful yellows! I've never seen these before and appreciate you introducing them here.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Lovely! After the gloom of winter, what could be more cheery than a bright burst of yellow?
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