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Meadow Buttercup
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Ranunculus acris
Shiny yellow petals so glossy they can reflect light onto your chin. The old game: if your chin glows yellow, you like butter!
⚠️ Poisonous — do not pick or taste this plant.
Height
60 cm
Blooms
Apr–Oct
Family
Buttercup (Ranunculaceae)
Latin name
Ranunculus acris
Where to find
- Damp meadows everywhere
- Roadside grass
- Park lawns