Ranunculaceae - wildflowers of the Buttercup family

These thumbnail pictures have links to larger photographs and information about each of the species, their habitat needs and an identification guide.

Globe flower	Kingcup	Wood anemone	Columbine
Creeping buttercup	Lesser celandine	Ivy-leaved ranunculus	Water crowfoot

The buttercup family also includes globe flowers and the various Ranunculus species. Many species in this family have five petals, but some (lesser celandine is an example) have a variable number up to 12 or more.