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Ranunculaceae Collection

Ranunculaceae, also known as the buttercup family, is a diverse and beautiful group of flowering plants

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Flowering machair, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July

Flowering machair, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Common Water crowfoot -Ranunculus aquatilis-, Extremadura, Spain

Common Water crowfoot -Ranunculus aquatilis-, Extremadura, Spain

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Clematis viticella, Polish spirit

Clematis viticella, Polish spirit
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Clematis Montana Rubens

Clematis Montana Rubens, a hardy climbing plant of the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, with pink flowers. Seen here growing up the side of a house

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris) watercolour painting

Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris) watercolour painting

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flowers in a meadow, Piano Grande mountain foothills

Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flowers in a meadow, Piano Grande mountain foothills, Sibillini National Park, Italy, May 2009 WWE BOOK. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Spring Gentian -Gentiana verna-, flowers

Spring Gentian -Gentiana verna-, flowers

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Barn and dry stone walls in buttercup meadows at Gunnerside, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales

Barn and dry stone walls in buttercup meadows at Gunnerside, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Tree and buttercup meadows near Askrigg at dusk Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Tree and buttercup meadows near Askrigg at dusk Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Winter Food for Stock sign on gate in meadow at Muker, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire

Winter Food for Stock sign on gate in meadow at Muker, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Aquilegia sp. columbine

Aquilegia sp. columbine
Drawing 1/5 by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 018

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) in flower, in woodland, Staatsbossen, Texel, the Netherlands

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) in flower, in woodland, Staatsbossen, Texel, the Netherlands, April

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Pulsatilla montana

Pulsatilla montana
Fabrizio Daminelli

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: English oak tree (Quercus robur) standing in a formerly farmed meadow with many flowering

English oak tree (Quercus robur) standing in a formerly farmed meadow with many flowering Meadow buttercups (Ranunculus acris) surrounded by mature hedgerows

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) growing on the banks of the Mells Stream in Edford Woods

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) growing on the banks of the Mells Stream in Edford Woods, Somerset, UK, a Somerset Wildlife Trust reserve. May 2011

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Old mans beard / Travellers joy {Clematis vitalba} growing in hedgerow showing

Old mans beard / Travellers joy {Clematis vitalba} growing in hedgerow showing seed-head plumes and flowers, Norfolk, UK, September

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Flowers (Trollius sp) Balang Mountain, Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Giant

Flowers (Trollius sp) Balang Mountain, Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sichuan Province, China

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Bichon frise beside Colorado blue columbine (Aquilegia coerulea) flowers. Old Lyme

Bichon frise beside Colorado blue columbine (Aquilegia coerulea) flowers. Old Lyme, Connecticut, USA. May

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: RF- Bannded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on buttercup, Lower Tamar Lakes

RF- Bannded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on buttercup, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall/Devon border, UK. May

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: European columbine, (Aquilegia vulgaris) in flower

European columbine, (Aquilegia vulgaris) in flower. Foret de Puvenellle, Lorraine Regional National Park, France, May

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) in flower, Cornwall, England, UK, March

Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) in flower, Cornwall, England, UK, March. Did you know? William Wordsworth wrote three poems about Lesser celandines

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris) in flower

Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris) in flower

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) carpeting a woodland floor, low angle fish eye view

Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) carpeting a woodland floor, low angle fish eye view, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, May

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Delphiniums flowering in cottage garden. England, UK

Delphiniums flowering in cottage garden. England, UK

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Europe, England, West Yorkshire, Halifax, Clementis

Europe, England, West Yorkshire, Halifax, Clementis

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Common meadow-rue (Thalictrum flavum), locally rare plant, Chertsey Meads, Surrey

Common meadow-rue (Thalictrum flavum), locally rare plant, Chertsey Meads, Surrey, England, June

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) close up with white background

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) close up with white background

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris), at Barnsley Warren near Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris), at Barnsley Warren near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) UK, May

Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) UK, May

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Globe flower (Trollius europaeus) England, UK, May

Globe flower (Trollius europaeus) England, UK, May

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) with ring of nectaries below stamens. Focus stacked

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) with ring of nectaries below stamens. Focus stacked

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Paraquilegia (Paraquilegia microphylla) growing in rock fissures with crustose lichen

Paraquilegia (Paraquilegia microphylla) growing in rock fissures with crustose lichen. On cliff, Baimashan, Sichuan Province, China

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Chinese meadow-rue (Thalictrum delavayi) flowers

Chinese meadow-rue (Thalictrum delavayi) flowers. Male phase below with stigmas hanging below immature stigmas, female phase above after stamens have fallen

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Turban buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) growing on bank beside footpath with sea beyond

Turban buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) growing on bank beside footpath with sea beyond. Cyprus. April

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) single flower, Halsdon woodland, Devon, England, UK

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) single flower, Halsdon woodland, Devon, England, UK. April 2010

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), adult in breeding plumage, swimming amidst Water

Eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), adult in breeding plumage, swimming amidst Water crowfoot flowers, (Ranunculus aquatilis) flowers, Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Montana, USA, July

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Oxlips (Primula eliator) Growing among Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) good indicators

Oxlips (Primula eliator) Growing among Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) good indicators of ancient woodland, Suffolk, England, UK, April

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Wood anemone {Anemone nemorosa} Correl Glen NNR, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK

Wood anemone {Anemone nemorosa} Correl Glen NNR, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Wood anemone flower (Anemone nemorosa) Devon, UK. April

Wood anemone flower (Anemone nemorosa) Devon, UK. April

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh. Northern Ireland

Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh. Northern Ireland. March

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Globe flowers (Trollius europaeus) and bright sunshine, Augstmatthorn Mountain, Swiss Alps

Globe flowers (Trollius europaeus) and bright sunshine, Augstmatthorn Mountain, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: adige, anemone, area, backdrops, bloom, blooming, blooms, blossoming, blossoms, bolzano

adige, anemone, area, backdrops, bloom, blooming, blooms, blossoming, blossoms, bolzano
Spring Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vernalis, Anemone vernalis), Passo Gardena pass or Groednerjoch, Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Columbine (Aquilegia sp) flower, Triglav National Park, Slovenia, June 2009

Columbine (Aquilegia sp) flower, Triglav National Park, Slovenia, June 2009

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Wild columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) in flower, Queyras Natural Park, France, May 2009

Wild columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) in flower, Queyras Natural Park, France, May 2009

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Field larkspur (Consolida regalis / Delphinium consolida) with Bumble bee flying by flower

Field larkspur (Consolida regalis / Delphinium consolida) with Bumble bee flying by flower, Eastern Slovakia, Europe, June 2009

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Dark columbine (Aquilegia atrata) flower, Liechtenstein, June 2009

Dark columbine (Aquilegia atrata) flower, Liechtenstein, June 2009

Background imageRanunculaceae Collection: Pasque flower (Pulsatilla sp) seedhead, Liechtenstein, June 2009

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla sp) seedhead, Liechtenstein, June 2009



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Ranunculaceae, also known as the buttercup family, is a diverse and beautiful group of flowering plants. Plate 127 showcases the stunning Common Water crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis) found in Extremadura, Spain. Its delicate white petals create a mesmerizing display against the backdrop of lush green foliage. Moving on to Clematis species, we have Polish spirit (Clematis viticella), Clematis purpurea, and Clematis Montana Rubens. These vibrant climbers add a splash of color to any garden or landscape with their enchanting blooms. In meadows across Piano Grande mountain foothills, you can find the cheerful Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flowers dancing in the breeze. Their golden hues bring joy and warmth to this picturesque setting. Spring Gentian (Gentiana verna) steals the show with its striking blue flowers in Plate 19. This rare gem adds an element of surprise and beauty to any natural environment it graces. Helleborus lividus and Helleborus are two captivating members that captivate with their unique characteristics. The former boasts pale pink petals while the latter displays an array of colors ranging from deep purple to creamy white. Nature's intricate connections come alive as we witness a Black oil beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus) feeding on Lesser celandine's flower. This symbiotic relationship reminds us of how every organism plays a vital role in our ecosystem's balance. Lastly, let us immerse ourselves in the serene ambiance created by tree-lined paths adorned with buttercups near Askrigg at dusk in Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England. The soft glow cast upon these meadows evokes tranquility and reminds us why nature holds such profound beauty for all who appreciate it.