Belongs to: buttercup family
Marsh marigold Caltha palustris
Also known as: kingcup
In decline as a result of wetland drainage
Best time to see: mid Mar to mid Jun
Key facts
A large buttercup of damp meadows and wet woodland,
Native to Britain and to other temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, including North America
Visited by many insects for nectar and pollen
Extras
The double-flowered cultivar available at many garden centres is of little value to wildlife because it produces no nectar
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Photo © Tony Gunton