1. (

• cowslip ,
• paigle ,
• Primula_veris

) early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers ;

2. (

• marsh_marigold ,
• kingcup ,
• meadow_bright ,
• May_blob ,
• cowslip ,
• water_dragon ,
• Caltha_palustris

) swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups ;