- A common flower in England (Primula veris) having yellow
blossoms and appearing in early spring. It is often cultivated in the
United States. - In the United States, the marsh marigold (Caltha
palustris), appearing in wet places in early spring and often used as a
pot herb. It is nearer to a buttercup than to a true cowslip. See
Illust. of Marsh marigold.
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