Ranunculaceae (10)

Ranunculaceae, also known as the buttercup family, is a family of flowering plants that includes around 2,000 species spread across the globe. This diverse group includes herbs, shrubs, and vines, and is known for species like buttercups, clematis, and larkspur. Plants in this family typically have bright, showy flowers and many are cultivated for their ornamental value. Some species also have medicinal uses, but many are also toxic if ingested.

Trivial Name
Buttercup family
Order
Ranunculales
Region
Worldwide
Amount of Species
2,000
Anemone apennina (Apennine anemone) — Backlit, Stuttgart, Germany, 2021
Anemone apennina
Anemone quinquefolia (Windflower) — Photograph, Pfullingen, Germany, 2026
Anemone quinquefolia
Anemone ranunculoides (Yellow anemone) — Backlit, Pliezhausen, Germany, 2020
Anemone ranunculoides
Aquilegia atrata (Dark columbine) — Photograph, Belluno, Italy, 2026
Aquilegia atrata
Aquilegia vulgaris (European columbine) — Backlit, Stammheim, Germany, 2022
Aquilegia vulgaris
Caltha palustris (Marsh marigold) — Backlit, Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, 2021
Caltha palustris
Ficaria verna (Lesser celandine) — Pressed, Pliezhausen, Germany, 2020
Ficaria verna
Hepatica nobilis (Liverleaf) — Backlit, Schäftlarn, Germany, 2024
Hepatica nobilis
Ranunculus arvensis (Corn buttercup) — Backlit, Munich, Germany, 2024
Ranunculus arvensis
Trollius europaeus (Globe Flower) — Photograph, Murnau, Germany, 2026
Trollius europaeus