Gallery: Kingcup (marsh marigold) |  |
Kingcup (Caltha palustris), also commonly called marsh marigold, is a beautiful plant of damp areas such as pond and stream margins. An early-flowering member of the buttercup family; its large brilliant yellow flowers bring the pond to life in spring.
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This picture of a kingcup (Caltha palustris) shows something of the erect habit of the plant and the lovely fleshy leaves. | | Click to enlarge | |
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The large flowers of the kingcup (Caltha palustris) put on a reliable show early in the season. | | Click to enlarge | |
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This wonderfully fresh-looking kingcup (Caltha palustris) has only recently opened. | | Click to enlarge | |
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