In spring, the buttercup, also known as buttercup, determines the appearance of many a meadow. The yellow flowers shine everywhere - including at the edge of ponds and streams. How to recognize the flowering of buttercups.
What does the buttercup flower look like?
The flower of the buttercup, also known as buttercup, is bright yellow and consists of five petals. It is about two centimeters in diameter and may have five or more nectar leaves. In contrast to cinquefoil, buttercup flowers are very shiny.
The flower of the buttercup
Ranunculus is not called buttercup for nothing. The flowers are bright yellow – like fresh butter in spring.
The flowers consist of five petals. Depending on the species, the flowers also have five or more nectar petals. They are usually no larger than two centimeters in diameter.
In most species, the hermaphrodite flower develops into a follicle with seeds.
Remove flowers in the garden in good time
If buttercups have spread in the garden, you should remove the flowers as soon as possible. Otherwise, the plant itself will become extinct and will be even more difficult to control.
Tip
The flowers of buttercup and cinquefoil are often confused. In contrast to cinquefoil flowers, buttercup flowers are very shiny. The shine is caused by oil drops.