Invader

I spotted this pretty little flower on the edge of our parking area.

It was very similar to the plant I thought might be, and turns out it is, Marsh Marigold, re-shown below for your viewing pleasure.

Note the leaves, and how toothed they are, compared to leaves of the new flower.

Also not that this new flower has three sepals, which the Marigold does not.

I mentioned this to new flower to Patty and she realized what it was straight away, Lesser Celandine, also know as Fig Buttercup.

Here is a handy graphic showing the differences:

Image courtesy USDA/NRCS

This is a very invasive plant. One we do not want in our yard. And one that is no longer in our yard.

The invader has been repulsed.