Bulbous Buttercup

Common name: Bulbous Buttercup

Botanical name: Ranunculus bulbosus

Family: Ranunculaceae

Life cycle: Perennial

Habitat: Bulbous buttercup prefers light, sandy free draining sites. It can grow in variety of conditions, including closely mown turf.

Leaf: The leaves are typical of other buttercups with three leaflets that are heavily toothed.

Flowers: The yellow flowers can have between 5 and 7 petals, it blooms from April until July.

Removal & Control: Be vigilant and hand weed any individual plants are they appear to prevent it becoming widespread.

However once the weed becomes established then chemicals in the form of a selective weedkiler may be needed for effective control. However, it should be noted that bulbous buttercup is more difficult to control than its creeping cousin.