Ranunculus arvensis
Biostatus
Exotic
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Flower colours
Yellow
Conservation status
Not applicable
Detailed taxonomy
Family
Ranunculaceae
Ecology
Year naturalised
1880
Origin
S., W., and C. Europe, N. Africa, S.W. Asia
Other information
Etymology
ranunculus: From the Latin ‘rana’ frog, meaning little frog and probably refers to the plants typical marshy habit where frogs abound
arvensis: Growing in arable fields