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Cowslip is a wild flower native to temperate regions of Northern Hemisphere. Cowslip is also known as Kingcup or Marsh Marigold. The plant often grows in wet and boggy places such as marshes, fens, ditches and wet woods. Cowslips bear large, buttercup like blossoms on hollow branching stems. Its leaves are kidney shaped. In the springs, the leaves are cooked like spinach. Flowers are pink, white or lilac. Cowslip is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows to 80 cm tall.

In England, cowslip is one of the most ancient British native plants where it dots English Meadows in early spring. In UK, names of cowslips are different depending upon the geographical regions. Most common name is marigold refers to its use in churches in medieval times during Easter as a tribute to the Virgin Mary. Marigold is a plant that is often mentioned in literatures including Shakespeare. All parts of cowslip plants are considered as irritant or poisonous. Skin rashes and dermatitis are often caused by excessive handling of the plants.

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind