The Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) is a European plant in the Ranunculaceae family of buttercups.

Winter Aconite

The Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) is a European plant in the Ranunculaceae family of buttercups.

Ranunculus bulbosus, commonly known as St Anthony's turnip or bulbous buttercup, is a perennial weed of the Buttercup Family. It has attractive yellow flowers, and deeply divided, three-lobed long-petioled basal leaves. Bulbous buttercup is known to form tufts.

Bulbous Buttercup

Ranunculus bulbosus, commonly known as St Anthony's turnip or bulbous buttercup, is a perennial weed…

"Ceratocephalus orthoceras. 1. flower; 2. ripe fruit." -Lindley, 1853

Buttercup

"Ceratocephalus orthoceras. 1. flower; 2. ripe fruit." -Lindley, 1853

Typical form of Corolla. 2, Polypetalous, regular (buttercup).

Buttercup

Typical form of Corolla. 2, Polypetalous, regular (buttercup).

"It is a delicate, modest little flower, a great favorite for both its beauty and fragrance." Also called fairy-cups, marigolds, buttercups.

Cowslip

"It is a delicate, modest little flower, a great favorite for both its beauty and fragrance." Also called…

Section through a petal of buttercup (Ranunculus), showing nectar gland (n).  Note bundle of conducting tissues.

Petal

Section through a petal of buttercup (Ranunculus), showing nectar gland (n). Note bundle of conducting…

Typical form of Corolla. 4, Hypogynous petals (buttercup).

Petal

Typical form of Corolla. 4, Hypogynous petals (buttercup).

"Ranunculus, buttercup, crowfoot; the typical genus of the order Ranunculaceæ. Known species about 160, from temperate regions. Many have much divided leaves."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Ranunculus

"Ranunculus, buttercup, crowfoot; the typical genus of the order Ranunculaceæ. Known species about…

A large genus of about 600 species of plants, including buttercups and spearworts. They are mostly bright yellow or white, with a yellow center.

Garden Ranunculus

A large genus of about 600 species of plants, including buttercups and spearworts. They are mostly bright…