Ranunculus


Definition: Meaning of, Ranunculus in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rəˈnʌŋkjʊləs /

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  1. annual, biennial or perennial herbs: buttercup; crowfoot
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Ranunculus used in phrases

  • Ranunculus acris (noun)
    1. perennial European buttercup with yellow spring flowers widely naturalized especially in eastern North America
  • Ranunculus aquatilis (noun)
    1. plant of ponds and slow streams having submerged and floating leaves and white flowers; Europe and North America
  • Ranunculus bulbosus (noun)
    1. perennial Old World buttercup with golden to sulphur yellow flowers in late spring to early summer; naturalized in North America
  • Ranunculus ficaria (noun)
    1. perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles
  • Ranunculus flammula (noun)
    1. semiaquatic Eurasian perennial crowfoot with leaves shaped like spears; naturalized in New Zealand
  • Ranunculus glaberrimus (noun)
    1. small early-flowering buttercup with shiny yellow flowers of western North America
  • Ranunculus lingua (noun)
    1. semiaquatic European crowfoot with leaves shaped like spears
  • Ranunculus lyalii (noun)
    1. showy white-flowered perennial of New Zealand
  • Ranunculus occidentalis (noun)
    1. perennial of western North America
  • Ranunculus repens (noun)
    1. perennial European herb with long creeping stolons
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