Creeping Buttercup A Common Garden Plant
Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) is a common garden plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is a low-growing plant that spreads through stolon's or runners.
Appearance and Characteristics
It is a perennial that typically grows to a height of 20-50 cm (8-20 inches). Its leaves are dark green and glossy, with three distinct lobes, and are on long stalks. The flowers are bright yellow and have five petals, measuring around 2 cm (0.8 inches) in diameter. The plant produces numerous stolon's or runners that spread quickly across the ground, forming a dense mat of foliage.
Creeping Buttercup Habitat and Distribution
It is a native of Europe and Asia but has become naturalized in many other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. It is commonly found in wet areas such as ditches, marshes, and stream banks. Still, it can also thrive in other habitats, such as lawns, gardens, and meadows.
Reproduction and Spread
The plant reproduces both vegetatively and sexually. The plant produces flowers from May to August, pollinated by bees and other insects. The flowers give way to seeds, which can stay doable in the soil for several years. The plant also spreads through its stolon's, which can root at the nodes and give rise to new plants.
The plant contains several biologically active compounds, including saponins and alkaloids, used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as rheumatism and joint pain. The creeping buttercup is also an essential source of nectar for bees and other pollinators and can be used as a ground cover in areas where other plants may struggle to grow.
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