Ranunculus repens; The Creeping Buttercup is a herbaceous perennial buttercup that grows up to about 35cm. It has horizontal runners, i.e. stems growing over the soil.
- The stems grow horizontal. The leaves are typically are incised trilobed with the top lobe having a distinct petiole. Unlike the round flower pedicels in "acris" and "auricomis", the flower pedicel of the Creeping Buttercup is furrowed.
- The flowers are 5-parted with bright yellow petals. Like other buttercups, above the petals are numerous stamens and pistils.
- On Iceland it can be found around human settlements. It is an alien. It is generally found on disturbed soils, but also on ferilized pastures.
- It is a member of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The Icelandic name of this species is Skriðsóley.
FLORA OF ICELAND elements: Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup, Brennisóley
A brief introduction to Iceland plants
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Other Buttercup family members
Other Buttercup family members