Latin Name: Ranunculus acris

Flower: Bright yellow, glossy, five-petaled flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer.

Leaves: Deeply lobed, dark green, and slightly hairy.

Stems: Erect, slightly hairy, and branching, growing up to 1 meter tall.

Growing Environment: Prefers moist, well-drained soils in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Growth Habit: A perennial herb that grows in clumps and spreads via seeds and creeping roots. It often forms loose colonies in moist areas. In situ, meadow buttercup appears as scattered patches of tall, yellow-flowered plants in grassy habitats or pastures.