RANUNCULACEAE illustration

Botanical family

Ranunculaceae

Buttercup/Crowfoot family

12 species in this family

Herbs with many free stamens and carpels (primitive). Often contain alkaloids and are toxic. Includes buttercup, anemone, clematis, and aconitum (monk's hood).

  • Leaf arrangement: alternate/opposite
  • Leaf type: simple/compound
  • Growth forms: herb
  • Inflorescence: cymose/solitary/raceme
  • Fruit: achene/follicle

Species in RANUNCULACEAE

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