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Definition of marsh marigold
marsh marigold
Plural:marsh marigolds
marsh marigold Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A perennial wetland plant of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), native to marshes, fens, and damp woodlands in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, known for its heart-shaped leaves and bright, glossy yellow cup-shaped flowers.
Example
"While surveying the local wetland ecology, the students recorded numerous marsh marigolds blooming along the muddy banks of the stream."
Synonyms
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Despite its common name, the marsh marigold is actually a member of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) rather than a true marigold (Asteraceae).
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name combines 'marsh', referring to its preferred wetland habitat, and 'marigold', a reference to its bright yellow flowers (historically 'Mary's gold', dedicated to the Virgin Mary).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marsh marigold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marsh marigold