Ranunculaceae Collection (page 9)

Ivy-leaved Crowfoot (Ranunculus hederaceus) flowering, growing on wet mud, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

Blue Clematis (Clematis occidentalis) close-up of flower, growing in coniferous forest, Bryce Canyon N. P. Utah, U. S
Blue Clematis (Clematis occidentalis) close-up of flower, growing in coniferous forest, Bryce Canyon N.P. Utah, U.S.A. June

Adders Tongue Spearwort (Ranunculus ophioglossifolius) flowering, growing in standing water, Sardinia, Italy, April

Alpine Clematis (Clematis alpina) close-up of flower, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Pyrenean Buttercup (Ranunculus keupferi) flowering, Col Agnel, French Alps, France, June

Spring Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla vernalis) flowering, emerging through snow on high mountain, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) close-up of flower, on frosty morning, Powys, Wales, May

Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flowering, on frosty morning, Powys, Wales, May

Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) and violets, flowering, growing in Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N.P. The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) bud and shoot, Kent, England, April

Narcissus-flowered Anemone (Anemone narcissiflora) and Yellow Alpine Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla alpina apiifolia) flowering, in alpine meadow habitat above ski development, Passa de la Casa, Pyrenees

Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis var. japonica) Praecox, close-up of seedhead, in garden, Carmarthenshire, Wales, November

Pheasants eye (Adonis annua), Ranunculaceae by Francesco Peyrolery, watercolor, 1753
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume IV, Plate 66 by Francesco Peyrolery: Pheasants eye (Adonis annua), Ranunculaceae

Pot marigold - Calendula officinalis (Caltha) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Hallers Anemone (Anemone halleri), Ranunculaceae by Giovanni Antonio Bottione, watercolor, 1770-1781
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XXIII, Plate 62 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione: Hallers Anemone (Anemone halleri), Ranunculaceae

White Hellebore - Veratrum album (Elleborus albus) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Stinking Hellebore or Dungwort - Helleborus foetidus (Helleborus niger adulterinus sylvestris)
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Peony - Paeonia officinalis (Paeonia foemina) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Common Peony (Paeonia officinalis), Ranunculaceae by Francesco Peyrolery, watercolor, 1753
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume III, Plate 84 by Francesco Peyrolery: Common Peony (Paeonia officinalis), Ranunculaceae

Wind flower (Anemone pavonina), Ranunculaceae by Francesco Peyrolery, watercolor, 1753
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume IV, Plate 45-53 by Francesco Peyrolery: Wind flower (Anemone pavonina), Ranunculaceae

Kingcup, Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris), Ranunculaceae by Francesco Peyrolery, watercolor, 1753
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume IV, Plate 82 by Francesco Peyrolery: Kingcup, Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris), Ranunculaceae

Columbine Meadow Rue (Thalictrum aquilegifolium) Ranunculaceae by Francesco Peyrolery, watercolor, 1765
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XIII, Plate 65 by Francesco Peyrolery: Columbine Meadow Rue (Thalictrum aquilegifolium) Ranunculaceae

Alpine Columbine (Aquilegia alpina), Ranunculaceae by Francesco Peyrolery, watercolor, 1765
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XV, Plate 15 by Francesco Peyrolery: Alpine Columbine (Aquilegia alpina), Ranunculaceae

Old mans beard or Travellers Joy - Clematis vitalba (Vitis nigra) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Candle Larkspur (Delphinium elatum) Ranunculaceae by Francesco Peyrolery, watercolor, 1765
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XV, Plate 55 by Francesco Peyrolery: Candle Larkspur (Delphinium elatum) Ranunculaceae

Northern Wolfsbane (Aconitum lycoctonum) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Northern Wolfsbane (Aconitum lycoctonum)

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) C016 / 5921
Monkshood (Aconitum napellus). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) C016 / 5924
Christmas rose (Helleborus niger). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Solitary clematis (Clematis integrifolia) C016 / 5688
Solitary clematis (Clematis integrifolia). Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 10 July 1909

Monkshood (Aconitum variegatum) C016 / 5690
Monkshood (Aconitum variegatum). Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 30 July 1906

Golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha) C016 / 5685
Golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha). Ink and wash drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1906. Figure for Types of floral mechanism. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Hardy larkspur (Delphinium formosum) C016 / 5575
Hardy larkspur (Delphinium formosum). Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Yellow fennel flower (Nigella orientalis) C016 / 5574
Yellow fennel flower (Nigella orientalis). Drawing (Plate 062) by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) C016 / 5573
Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena). Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Monk s-hood (Aconitumm napellus) C016 / 5572
Monk s-hood (Aconitumm napellus). Illustration (Plate 12) by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Columbine (Aquilegia sp), artwork
Columbine (Aquilegia sp). Drawing 15 by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) C016 / 5546
Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis). Drawing 16 (Plate 020) by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Summer buttercups in Upper Swaledale near Thwaite, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Grasses and flowers in a buttercup meadow at Muker, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Field barns and buttercup meadows at Muker, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Paved footpath across buttercup meadows at Muker, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Nigella hispanica, fennel flower
Drawing 1/20 made in 1905 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Caltha palustris, yellow marsh marigold
Drawing 1/9 made in 1906 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 031

Aquilegia
Page 247 (248) from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula

Helleborus kochii, false rose
Watercolour drawing by Claude Aubriet (1665-1742). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ranunculus biternatus, antarctic buttercup
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Ranunculus flaccidus

Aquilegia canadensis, wild columbine
Drawing 1/6 by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 020

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Ranunculaceae, also known as the buttercup family, is a diverse and beautiful group of flowering plants. Plate 127 showcases the stunning Common Water crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis) found in Extremadura, Spain. Its delicate white petals create a mesmerizing display against the backdrop of lush green foliage. Moving on to Clematis species, we have Polish spirit (Clematis viticella), Clematis purpurea, and Clematis Montana Rubens. These vibrant climbers add a splash of color to any garden or landscape with their enchanting blooms. In meadows across Piano Grande mountain foothills, you can find the cheerful Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flowers dancing in the breeze. Their golden hues bring joy and warmth to this picturesque setting. Spring Gentian (Gentiana verna) steals the show with its striking blue flowers in Plate 19. This rare gem adds an element of surprise and beauty to any natural environment it graces. Helleborus lividus and Helleborus are two captivating members that captivate with their unique characteristics. The former boasts pale pink petals while the latter displays an array of colors ranging from deep purple to creamy white. Nature's intricate connections come alive as we witness a Black oil beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus) feeding on Lesser celandine's flower. This symbiotic relationship reminds us of how every organism plays a vital role in our ecosystem's balance. Lastly, let us immerse ourselves in the serene ambiance created by tree-lined paths adorned with buttercups near Askrigg at dusk in Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England. The soft glow cast upon these meadows evokes tranquility and reminds us why nature holds such profound beauty for all who appreciate it.