Ranunculus acris - Meadow Buttercup
One of the best known of wild flowers, the buttercup is
found in meadows everywhere in Wales. Some buttercup species bloom mainly in March and
April; however, many others continue flowering right through summer and into
autumn.
There are, in fact, many other buttercup species. Creeping
buttercup (Ranunculus repens) is often found in lawns and gardens,
while the bulbous buttercup (Ranunculus bulbosus) is another
meadowland species. In folklore it was thought that the rich yellow of the
buttercup provided better butter from cows grazing in buttercup-rich
meadows.
Wildflowers of Wales
This wildflower is one of many dozens that are featured in the First Nature Guide to the
Wonderful Wildflowers of Wales, Volume 3 - Mountains, Moorland and Meadows.
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