Meadow Buttercup Collection

Flowering machair, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July

English oak tree (Quercus robur) standing in a formerly farmed meadow with many flowering Meadow buttercups (Ranunculus acris) surrounded by mature hedgerows

Sage (Salvia pratensis) and Buttercup, (Ranunculus acris) in wildflower meadow, Mount Baldo, Italy, Europe. June

Marsh Marigold, Lesser Celandine, Meadow Buttercup, Bulbous Buttercup
2919966 Marsh Marigold, Lesser Celandine, Meadow Buttercup, Bulbous Buttercup, 1951 (colour litho) by Inglis, Bessie D. (fl)

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) nectaring on a Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flower in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, June

Buttercup, Ranunculus acris
Buttercup, Meadow buttercup, Ranunculus acris growing in a grass meadow, several stems in sunlight

Long exposure with panning of field of wild flowers in traditional hay meadow. Colours coming from Red clover (Trifolium pratense) and Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) Muston Meadows NNR

Flowering machair, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flowering in machair grassland, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July

Long exposure with panning of field of wild flowers in traditional hay meadow. Colours coming from Red clover (Trifolium pratense) and Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) Muston Meadows NNR

Meadow Buttercup -Ranunculus acris-, many flowers on a meadow, Bavaria, Germany

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Red Clover -Trifolium pratense- and Buttercup -Ranunculus acris-

Buttercups -Ranunculus acris- and Meadow Cranesbill -Geranium pratense- at a torrent, Joekulsargljufur National Park, Iceland, Europe

Meadow Buttercups, Tall Buttercups or Giant Buttercups -Ranunculus acris-, in flower against a blue sky, Thuringia, Germany

Meadow Buttercup, Tall Buttercup or Giant Buttercup -Ranunculus acris-, in flower, worms eye view, Thuringia, Germany

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Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris)
Meadow buttercup flowers (Ranunculus acris)

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The vibrant meadow buttercup, also known as Ranunculus acris, is a stunning wildflower that graces landscapes across Europe. In the enchanting Mount Baldo of Italy, this delicate flower blooms alongside the majestic English oak tree and the elegant sage plant in a formerly farmed meadow. Its golden petals create a breathtaking contrast against the lush greenery. In June, on the picturesque island of South Uist in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, the meadow buttercup adds its cheerful charm to the flowering machair. Here, it shares its beauty with other native flowers like marsh marigold and lesser celandine. The graceful marsh fritillary butterfly finds solace in these blossoms as it delicately nectars on their sweet essence. As summer unfolds, traditional hay meadows come alive with an explosion of color. With long exposures capturing their movement, fields of wildflowers dance under warm sunlight. Amongst them stands our beloved buttercup - its radiant presence impossible to ignore. Botanists appreciate this species for its distinct characteristics: from its intricate bud formation to its lush foliage that frames each delicate flower perfectly. Whether cut out or left untouched in nature's tapestry, the meadow buttercup showcases growth and resilience. From Italy to Scotland and beyond, Ranunculus acris paints landscapes with joyous hues year after year. So next time you stumble upon this charming wildflower swaying gently in a breeze-filled field or nestled among grasslands by an ancient oak tree – take a moment to admire nature's masterpiece.