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Safari Tip:
Carry a good hand lens with you to reveal all the intricate detail of wild
flowers - click here
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Latin name: Ranunculaceae
Although we normally associate the name buttercups with the golden yellow meadow flowers shown above, there are many more plants belonging to the buttercup family. The scientific name for this family of plants is 'ranunculaceae' and they all produce what are known as 'primitive' flowers.
Shown below are two members of the buttercup family
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The Creeping Buttercup
Latin name:Ranunculus repens
Grows to a height of 50cms.
Flowers May to September.
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The Meadow Buttercup
Latin name: Ranunculus acris
Grows to a height of 1 metre.
Flowers May to October.
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UK Safari Wild Flower Section
UK Safari Plants + Trees Section
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