Ranunculus acris

Meadow Buttercup

Ranunculus acris, Meadow Buttercup. The tall Buttercup of hay meadows, flowering in late spring. Prefers damp grassland where it can grow prolifically. Differs from Ranunculus bulbosus in that the sepals are not downturned, and from Ranunculus repens in that it lacks the creeping habit.

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Flowers and buds

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Meadow Buttercup

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Meadow Buttercup

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Meadow with Buttercups

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Photograph detail

Slide 1: Ranunculus acris, Meadow Buttercup. Collected from Middle Road. Redmire. May.

Slide 2: Ranunculus acris, Meadow Buttercup. Flowering in meadow. Middle Road. Redmire. May.

Slide 3: Ranunculus acris, Meadow Buttercup. Flowering in meadow. Middle Road. Redmire. May.

Slide 4: Ranunculus acris, Meadow Buttercup. Meadow with Buttercup. Middle Road. Redmire. May.