Ranunkel - Ranunculus

Edit: I just found this picture printed in a plant catalouge. I am really pissed off! This is a copyrighted image, I have not been asked for permission.

 

The Latin name ranunculus means "little frog".

 

In fairy tales frogs are apt to change into princes and it was an Asian prince in just such a story who gave his name to this flower, which grows naturally in swampy ground. The prince was so good-looking that he was loved by everyone. He also had a beautiful voice but this was his undoing. He loved the open country and sang delightful songs in the presence of nymphs. He did not have the courage to declare his love to them and this haunted him so much that he died. After his death he was changed into the flower with delicate tissuey petals which bears his name.

Language of Flowers: Meant "you are rich in attractions" to the Victorians.

Source: www.flowers.org.uk/Flowers/facts/k-r/ranunculus.htm

 

Buttercup family, Ranunculaceae

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