Marsh Marigold:
UK Status: Native and
resident.
Flowering Period: From
late March through to June, or even early July.
Appx Height: 30cm up to
60cm.
Habitat: This is a
marshland plant, and likes shallow wet and marshy areas and drainage
ditches. It is a member of the Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), and the
flowers are noticeably similar. It used to be commonly known as the
'Kingcup'.
Comment: This plant is
common in some wetlands and widely distributed in the British Isles.