marsh marigold

noun

: a swamp herb (Caltha palustris) of the buttercup family that occurs in Europe and North America and has bright yellow flowers

called also cowslip, kingcup

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Violets, wild geraniums, and marsh marigolds aren’t far behind. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2023 Lesser celandine can be easily confused with marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), a native plant found in wetland habitats and in some home gardens with moist areas. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2023

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1578, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of marsh marigold was in 1578

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marsh marigold

noun
: a swamp herb related to the buttercups and having bright yellow flowers and round shiny leaves

called also cowslip

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