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Spearwort Collection

Spearwort, also known as Common Water crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis), is a stunning aquatic plant found in the beautiful region of Extremadura, Spain

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Common Water crowfoot -Ranunculus aquatilis-, Extremadura, Spain

Common Water crowfoot -Ranunculus aquatilis-, Extremadura, Spain

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Greater spearwort, Ranunculus lingua

Greater spearwort, Ranunculus lingua
5855924 Greater spearwort, Ranunculus lingua; (add.info.: Greater spearwort, Ranunculus lingua. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Creeping spearwort, Ranunculus flammula

Creeping spearwort, Ranunculus flammula
5855923 Creeping spearwort, Ranunculus flammula; (add.info.: Creeping spearwort, Ranunculus flammula. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Decorative botanical print with spearwort, clover, marsh marigold, bulrush, loosestrife

Decorative botanical print with spearwort, clover, marsh marigold, bulrush, loosestrife
5855544 Decorative botanical print with spearwort, clover, marsh marigold, bulrush, loosestrife; (add.info.: Five aquatic plants including yellow greater spearwort (Ranunculus lingua)

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Kampinoski National Park, Poland

Kampinoski National Park, Poland

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Red Squirrel with buttercup flowers

Red Squirrel with buttercup flowers Date: 17-06-2021

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Red Squirrel with buttercup flowers and closed eyes

Red Squirrel with buttercup flowers and closed eyes Date: 17-06-2021

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Bayberry, Morella pubescens

Bayberry, Morella pubescens
Bayberry, bay-rum tree, candleberry, sweet gale or wax-myrtle, Morella pubescens. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Great spearwort, Ranunculus lingua

Great spearwort, Ranunculus lingua. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1793

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Greater spearwort, Ranunculus lingua

Greater spearwort, Ranunculus lingua, Renoncule grande-douve. Handcoloured steel engraving by L. Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 394

Curtis British Entomology Plate 394
Coleoptera: Spercheus emarginatus (Notch-headed Hydrophilus) [Plant: Ranunculus lingua (Great Spearwort)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Meadow Buttercup -Ranunculus acris-, many flowers on a meadow, Bavaria, Germany

Meadow Buttercup -Ranunculus acris-, many flowers on a meadow, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Red Clover -Trifolium pratense- and Buttercup -Ranunculus acris-

Red Clover -Trifolium pratense- and Buttercup -Ranunculus acris-

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Buttercups -Ranunculus acris- and Meadow Cranesbill -Geranium pratense- at a torrent

Buttercups -Ranunculus acris- and Meadow Cranesbill -Geranium pratense- at a torrent, Joekulsargljufur National Park, Iceland, Europe

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Meadow Buttercups, Tall Buttercups or Giant Buttercups -Ranunculus acris

Meadow Buttercups, Tall Buttercups or Giant Buttercups -Ranunculus acris-, in flower against a blue sky, Thuringia, Germany

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Meadow Buttercup, Tall Buttercup or Giant Buttercup -Ranunculus acris-, in flower, worms eye view

Meadow Buttercup, Tall Buttercup or Giant Buttercup -Ranunculus acris-, in flower, worms eye view, Thuringia, Germany

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Mute Swan -Cygnus olor- feeding on buttercups -Ranunculus-, Sarnen, Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland

Mute Swan -Cygnus olor- feeding on buttercups -Ranunculus-, Sarnen, Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Clasping-leaf Buttercup -Ranunculus amplexicaulis-

Clasping-leaf Buttercup -Ranunculus amplexicaulis-

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Adders Tongue Spearwort (Ranunculus ophioglossifolius) flowering, growing in standing water

Adders Tongue Spearwort (Ranunculus ophioglossifolius) flowering, growing in standing water, Sardinia, Italy, April

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Ranunculus lingua, greater spearwort

Ranunculus lingua, greater spearwort
A photograph of the detail from one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Ranunculus lingua, greater spearwort

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Spearworts (Ranunculus sp. )

Spearworts (Ranunculus sp. )
Spearwort flowers (Ranunculus sp.)

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Greater Spearwort

Greater Spearwort
ROG-1057 Greater Spearwort Ranunculus lingua Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Adder's Tongue Spearwort

Adder's Tongue Spearwort
JLMO-453 SPEARWORT, Adder's Tongue Ranunculus ophioglossifolius John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSpearwort Collection: Lesser Spearwort

Lesser Spearwort
DAD-1604 Lesser SPEARWORT Ouse Valley, UK. May Ranunculus flammula David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way


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Spearwort, also known as Common Water crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis), is a stunning aquatic plant found in the beautiful region of Extremadura, Spain. Its delicate white flowers resemble buttercups and are often seen adorning the landscape. Intriguingly, even red squirrels can't resist the allure of these vibrant blooms. A charming image captures a red squirrel playfully surrounded by buttercup flowers, its eyes closed in pure bliss. But spearwort doesn't limit itself to just one species; it comes in various forms. The Bayberry (Morella pubescens) is another member of this diverse family, showcasing its unique characteristics. The Great spearwort (Ranunculus lingua) and Greater spearwort (Ranunculus lingua) exhibit their grandeur through Curtis British Entomology Plate 394—a true testament to their beauty. Not to be forgotten are the Lesser Spearwort (Ranunculus eu-Flammula) and Creeping Spearwort (Ranunculus reptans), elegantly illustrated in a Victorian botanical illustration from 1863. These intricate drawings capture every detail of these enchanting plants. Moving away from illustrations and into reality, we find Meadow Buttercup - Ranunculus acris - flourishing on meadows across Bavaria, Germany. Countless yellow blossoms create a breathtaking sight that showcases nature's artistry at its finest. Adding more color to this picturesque scene is the combination of Red Clover - Trifolium pratense - and Buttercup - Ranunculus acris -. Their harmonious coexistence creates an explosion of hues that captivates anyone lucky enough to witness it firsthand. Whether observed through illustrations or experienced out in nature's embrace, spearworts never fail to leave us mesmerized by their elegance and charm.