meadow buttercup
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meadow buttercup
Ranunculus acris
Meadow buttercups are bright yellow flowers that grow in fields and meadows. They have shiny petals that look like little cups, and they bloom in the spring and summer, making the fields look cheerful!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The meadow buttercup has bright, glossy yellow flowers, each with five distinct, overlapping petals. Its deeply lobed leaves form a basal rosette, and its stems are typically hairy. It stands out with its vibrant, waxy appearance in grassy areas.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyRanunculaceaeGenusRanunculus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Each buttercup flower can produce many tiny, single-seeded fruits called achenes, spreading widely!
Holding a buttercup under your chin was a fun game to see if you "liked butter" when you were a kid!
Its genus name, Ranunculus, means "little frog" because many buttercup species like to grow near water.
The glossy petals of buttercups can reflect sunlight, making them glow almost like tiny mirrors!
Special abilities
Ability
Shiny Signal
Meadow buttercup has super glossy petals that reflect UV light, helping it attract busy pollinating insects.
Ability
Toxic Shield
Meadow buttercup can produce a bitter, mildly toxic chemical to protect itself from hungry animals.
Ability
Wind Wiggler
Meadow buttercup has flexible stems that allow it to sway in the wind without breaking in open fields.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-70 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early autumn
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common carder bee
Bombus pascuorum
Visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Drone Fly
Eristalis tenax
Feeds on nectar
eats
Spanish slug
Arion lusitanicus
Grazes on leaves and stems
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not eat any flowers without asking an adult, as some can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is meadow buttercup?
30-70 cm
How wide does meadow buttercup spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on meadow buttercup?
1.5-2.5 cm
When does meadow buttercup bloom?
Late spring to early autumn
Is meadow buttercup edible?
No
Is meadow buttercup toxic?
Mild
What is meadow buttercup's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is meadow buttercup pollinated?
Insect
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