Tuesday 2 September 2014
Ranunculus is a large genus of about 600 species of plants
in the Ranunculaceae. Members of the genus include the buttercups, spearworts,
water crowfoots and the lesser
celandine. Ranunculus species
are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Hebrew
Character and Small Angle Shades. Some species are popular ornamental flowers
in horticulture, with many cultivars selected for large and brightly coloured
flowers. Source
