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Ranunculus acris L.

meadow buttercup (Ranunculaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
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Ranunculus acris is very common in meadows and other grassland habitats throughout the British Isles.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-06-13

 meadow buttercup / Ranunculus acris: _Ranunculus acris_ is very common in meadows and other grassland habitats throughout the British Isles.

Seed-head

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-19

 meadow buttercup / Ranunculus acris: Seed-head

The leaves of Ranunculus acris are 5-lobed, with an outline made up of concave curves; the upper leaves are divided into narrower lobes.

Elmore (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2019-03-22

 meadow buttercup / Ranunculus acris: The leaves of _Ranunculus acris_ are 5-lobed, with an outline made up of concave curves; the upper leaves are divided into narrower lobes.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne