Ranunculus Flammula (Noun)
Meaning
Semiaquatic Eurasian perennial crowfoot with leaves shaped like spears; naturalized in New Zealand.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The semiaquatic plant known as Ranunculus flammula, with its spear-shaped leaves, thrived in the shallow waters of the lake.
- Ranunculus flammula seeds are dispersed by water and often sprout into new plants along the banks of rivers and streams.
- This beautiful species of Ranunculus flammula is widely found in Europe, and parts of Asia and New Zealand where it has become naturalized.
- Gardeners love growing Ranunculus flammula due to its striking foliage and low-maintenance care.
- Scientists believe Ranunculus flammula may have been carried to New Zealand by 18th- and 19th-century European settlers and traders.