Ranunculus arvensis
Family
Ranunculaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Yellow
Year naturalised
1880
Origin
S., W., and C. Europe, N. Africa, S.W. Asia
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