hairy buttercup

Ranunculus sardous

The hairy buttercup is a bright yellow flower that loves to grow in grassy places. Its fuzzy leaves and cheerful blooms make it a lovely sight in spring and summer!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The hairy buttercup has bright, glossy yellow flowers, typically with five petals, that stand out against its deeply lobed, often bristly leaves. Its robust, somewhat hairy stems give it a rougher texture compared to smoother buttercup species.

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hairy buttercup

Categoría

Plantas

Rareza

Common

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Habilidades especiales

Hairy buttercup has a toxic sap (protoanemonin) that makes it taste bad, helping it defend against hungry animals.

Its waxy, glossy petals reflect sunlight and UV light, acting like a beacon to attract helpful pollinating insects.

As an annual, it can grow and bloom quickly in open or disturbed areas, helping it colonize new spots fast.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 10-60 cm
Extensión: 15-30 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2.5 cm
Temporada de floración: Spring to early summer
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Moderada
Ciclo de vida: Anual
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Western honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Common carder bee

Bombus pascuorum

A common bumblebee gathering resources from its blooms.

eats

Buttercup leafminer

Liriomyza ranunculi

Larvae mine tunnels within its leaves.

eaten by

Horse

Equus caballus

Ingestion of fresh plants can sicken grazing horses.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.