- Ranunculus bulbosus L. - Bulbous Buttercup - Ranunculaceae
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(Map updated: March 2008)
This buttercup is generally rather small, occurs in short, dry grassland and has a bulb-like swelling to the base of the stem and radical leaves. It is usually easily identified when in flower by being the only buttercup with sharply turned-down sepals. The leaves have three principal leaflets.
It is common in Northern Ireland, especially on lime-rich soils. It is also characteristic of sand dunes.
All names: Ranunculus bulbosus L.; Ranunculus aleae auct.
NBN Atlas mapping: Species account : NBN Atlas UK Species Observations database
iNaturalist: Species account : iNaturalist World Species Observations database