2018

NY8241 : Marsh marigold (or kingcup) [Caltha palustris]

taken 6 years ago, near to Lanehead, County Durham, England

Marsh marigold (or kingcup) [Caltha palustris]
Marsh marigold (or kingcup) [Caltha palustris]
A small to medium size perennial herbaceous plant of the family Ranunculaceae, native to marshes, fens, ditches and wet woodland in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It flowers between April and August, dependent on altitude and latitude, but occasional flowers may occur at other times. LinkExternal link .

The fields between Whitestone House and Stout's Close were full of these flowers - see NY8341 : Wellhope Pastures.

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NY8241, 55 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mike Quinn   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 21 May, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 4 June, 2018
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NY 8285 4116 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:45.9044N 2:16.0836W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NY 8285 4116
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