How is Ranunculus pronounced?
What does Ranunculus mean?
The name ranunculus stems from the Latin “rana” meaning frog, and “unculus” meaning little. If you imagine these blooms growing abundantly along streams like little frogs in the spring, the name seems quite fitting. They are also often called buttercups, which is another species in the same genus.
What are ranunculus flowers?
Ranunculus are cool season perennials with exquisite, multilayered flowers that come in stunning hues of red, orange, pink and yellow, to name just a few! Ranunculus are a natural fit for, beds and containers. Their long-lasting, origami-like flowers and straight stems make them excellent as cut flowers.
What does Ranunculus mean in Latin?
The name Ranunculus is Late Latin for “little frog”, the diminutive of rana. This probably refers to many species being found near water, like frogs. The name buttercup may derive from a false belief that the plants give butter its characteristic yellow hue (in fact it is poisonous to cows and other livestock).