Family: Ranunculaceae
fig buttercup, lesser celandine
[Ficaria verna Huds., more...]
Robert Bierman
Etymology: Ranunculus: from Latin rana, "little frog," because many species tend to grow in moist places
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-12" tall forb; with a tuberous cluster of roots
Leaves: long stalked; heart-shaped, blunt, often with bulblets in the axils; lower leaves opposite
Flowers: yellow, 8-12-parted, 3/4"-1" wide, normally 3-4 green sepals, petals narrowly oblong with wider tips
Fruits: dry seed,
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-12" tall forb; with a tuberous cluster of roots
Leaves: long stalked; heart-shaped, blunt, often with bulblets in the axils; lower leaves opposite
Flowers: yellow, 8-12-parted, 3/4"-1" wide, normally 3-4 green sepals, petals narrowly oblong with wider tips
Fruits: dry seed,
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Kurt Stüber
Kurt Stüber
Flora.cyberia
Robert Bierman
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration