Ranunculus repens

Creeping Buttercup

Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup. Lower growing than the meadow buttercups, this species spreads by stolons, making it invasive in gardens. It prefers damp, shady habitats. Sepals are not reflexed (compare with Ranunculus bulbosus).

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Flower side view

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Flower top view

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Bud opening

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Anthers and stamens

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Stamens with pollen

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Pollen

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Fruits forming

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Foliage

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Photograph detail

Slide 1: Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup. Side view of flower showing petals and sepals. Garden in Redmire. May.

Slide 2: Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup. Top view of flower showing petals, stamens and stigmas. Garden in Redmire. May.

Slide 3: Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup. Flower bud opening. Garden in Redmire. May.

Slide 4: Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup. Anthers (male) surrounding stamens (female). Pollen from anthers visible. Garden in Redmire. June.

Slide 5: Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup. Stamens (female) with pollen. Garden in Redmire. June.

Slide 6: Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup. Pollen. Photographed at x1000, brightfield illumination, oil immersion. Garden in Redmire. June.

Slide 7: Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup. Fruits forming. Garden in Redmire. June.

Slide 8: Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup. Dense patch of foliage in shady damp place. Garden in Redmire. May.