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There are over 500 species of buttercup throughout the world. About 40 species are native to Australia where they occur over a range of habitats, but are most commonly distributed in the eastern and south-eastern regions where the soils are inundated for short periods for most of the year. They extend from the coast to the ranges and a limited number even occur in semi-arid regions.
Ranunculus lappaceus occurs naturally at Mount Annan in our remnant patches of Cumberland Plain Woodland. It performs well in cultivation and is a suitable choice for sunny or semi-shaded sites. It can be grown as a bedding plant in formal or informal drifts as well as in rockeries or containers.
To celebrate Mount Annan’s 21st birthday, we have installed a giant sculpture of a buttercup on Lakeside - the perfect place for a spring picnic.
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