Species
Ranunculus arvensis
Etymology
Ranunculus: From the Latin 'rana' frog, meaning little frog and probably refers to the plants typical marshy habit where frogs abound
arvensis: Growing in arable fields
Authority
Ranunculus arvensis L.
Family
Ranunculaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Yellow
Year Naturalised
1880
Origin
S., W., and C. Europe, N. Africa, S.W. Asia
This page last updated on 27 May 2010