Wildflower of the valley
Cheerful Buttercup
Ranunculus laetus
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Small
- Family
- Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- small
- Flower colour
- yellow
- Flowering
- June to July
About Cheerful Buttercup
Ranunculus laetus is a perennial herb of height 25-50 cm. It has much branched stem. Basal leaves are up to 10 cm. Upper stem leaves are similar except being smaller. Flowers are bright yellow and glossy.
Where to find it
- Near the entrance of the valley
Habitat
Damp and marshy areas
What the name means
Ranunculus is Latin for "little frog", after the wet habitats many species prefer; laetus means "bright" or "joyful".
