23 Fun Facts About Ranunculus Flower | ButterCup

Ranunculus (Buttercups) symbolizes love, affection, and admiration. These have multilayered petals (100 or more). They are perfect for a gift to someone you love the most. The beautiful foliage and flowers are with multiple features and facts.

Fun Facts About Ranunculus Flower

They are famous for their color variation and usage in bouquets at weddings and birthdays. Here are some profound fun facts about the Ranunculus flower (the wedding flower).

1. Origin – They are native to Asia (Central Asia).
2. Introduction to Europe – At the time of Queen Elizabeth, they were introduced into Europe in the 16th century. It is closely related to Tulips and other variegated plant species.
3. Frog Flower – Yes Funny!! Isn’t it? They are called Rana in Latin, as they live near ponds and water bodies where they can get proper moisture. (Rana – Frog; Unculus – Little).
4. Ranunculus Family – they belong to a family with all the beautiful flowers. This family is known as the Buttercup Family.
5. 600 Species – This family has over 600 species with splendid flowers to attract. They have various colors.
6. Invasive Species – Some of Rana’s species are wild and invasive. There is a need to control the population in your garden by thinning.
7. Gift for the one you Love – In the past, it has been used as a gift of love and admiration. It remained a popular choice among the people of Asia and Europe.
8. Beauty without Fragrance – Some of the species of the ButterCup flower are without any scent. Avoid if you are sensitive to smell.
9. Long Vase Life – They are meant for flowers as a gift as they have a long vase life. They can live fresh for 12-14 days.
10. Color Fade over Time – They start wilting after 10-12 days, but their color remains perfectly the same for more days.
11. 100 Plus Petals – The flower has 100-130 petals. These petals have the color variations like variegated flowers. They are usually darker inside the flower and lighter on the edges.
12. Crepe Paper Petals – The petals are numerous, soft, and thin. These resemble crepe paper in texture.
13. Cup-Shaped Flower – In cold weather, the petals roll into a cup-shaped structure to collect maximum light.
14. Long Stalk – The stalk of the flower may go up to 30 cm (12 inches); thus, it is better to cut it to fit in the vas perfectly.
15. House of Bugs – The petals roll into a cup, and it serves as a perfect house for insects and bugs during the winter season.
16. Variation in Colours – They have flowers of various colors ranging from white to pink and red. Some other shades are orange, purple, yellow, and creamy.
17. Wedding Flowers – Their beauty makes them perfect for gifts and decoration. They are part of floral arrangements at weddings and for Bouquets.
18. Birth Flowers are considered the birth flowers for people born in January.
19. Medicinal Plants – The dried petals of the flowers are of medicinal importance. They help smoothen the body, relieve pain, relax joints, and treat skin disease.
20. Traditional Importance – This is one of the most interesting fun facts. It is believed that a Persian Prince turned into a buttercup flower for his lover.
21. Flower-Eyed Prince – It is believed that the Native American coyote had eyes of buttercup flowers as an eagle stole his eyes.
22. Reflect UV light – The petals of flowers reflect UV light and thus look attractive. This helps attract pollinators like bees.
23. Highly Toxic – The flowers may contain insects and bugs, and no animal should eat them. Take care of your pets, like cats and dogs.