Orange Ranunculus #5
by J McCombie
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Orange Ranunculus #5
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J McCombie
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Ranunculus is a large genus of about 600 species of plants in the Ranunculaceae. Members of the genus include the buttercups, spearworts, water crowfoots and the lesser celandine.
The most common ranunculus species, Ranunculus asiaticus, grows up to 18 inches tall and bears small, camellia-like blooms in white, yellow, orange, pink or red. Most ranunculus species grow from bulbs or tuberous roots, but one species -- Ranunculus repens or creeping buttercup -- is an herbaceous perennial that grows to 12 inches tall with an 18-inch spread. Its flower stems can reach up to 24 inches in height. Creeping buttercup flowers are typically yellow.
Native to Asia and celebrated for its medicinal properties as well as its bright beauty, the small camellia-like ranunculus ranges from white to pink, red to yellow to orange. The name Ranunculus is Late Latin for "little frog," from rana "frog" and a diminutive ending. This probably refers to many species being found near water, like frogs. The Ranunculus is also known as Persian Buttercup, Turban Buttercup and Coyotes Eyes. The name buttercup may derive from a false belief that the plants give butter its characteristic yellow hue (in fact it is poisonous to cows and other livestock). A popular children's game involves holding a buttercup up to the chin; a yellow reflection is supposed to indicate fondness for butter. In the interior of the Pacific Northwest of the United States the buttercup is called "Coyotes eyes". Legend has it that the mythological Coyote was tossing his eyes up in the air and catching them when Eagle snatched them. Unable to see, Coyote created eyes from the buttercup.
Ranunculus are gorgeous chic flowers which are brilliantly colored in luscious shades with multiple layers of thin, crepe paper-like petals. The soft heads of the trend-setting Ranunculus flowers are suitable for any occasion. The long-lasting cut flowers are on 10 to 18-inch stems, depending on variety with wispy grass green leaves and the blooms measuring 3 to 6 inches across. Ranunculus is available in a wide variety of colors. Ranunculus represents being "dazzled by your charms", "radiant charm" or "you are rich in attractions".
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April 6th, 2016
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