Ranunculus lappaceus

Botanical Name: Ranunculus lappaceus
Author: Sm.
Common Name: Buttercup
Family: Ranunculaceae

Location

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 is usually found in heavy soils throughout its range and performs well in cultivation. 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.