Caltha palustris — Overview

Marsh Marigold learn more about names for this taxon

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A perennial, marsh marigold is in flower from March to August, and is one of the first plants to appear. It has been long regarded as a herald of spring and in the Isle of Man it was the centre of a custom known as 'bringing in the mayflower'. The flowers were scattered over doorsteps on the eve of May Day.

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