Water Crowfoot Collection
Water crowfoot, scientifically known as Ranunculus aquatilis, is a common aquatic plant found in Extremadura, Spain
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Water crowfoot, scientifically known as Ranunculus aquatilis, is a common aquatic plant found in Extremadura, Spain. Its delicate white flowers and feathery leaves make it a captivating sight in the water bodies where it thrives. This antique botany illustration showcases another species called Ranunculus trichophyllus or water fennel. The vibrant red squirrel with buttercup flowers adds a touch of whimsy to the scene, capturing nature's beauty at its finest. In this image, we see the red squirrel once again surrounded by buttercup flowers but this time with closed eyes, perhaps enjoying the tranquility that water crowfoot brings to its surroundings. Water-crowfoot species like Ranunculus aquatilis are essential for maintaining ecological balance in aquatic ecosystems. The combination of waterpepper (Persicaria hydropiper) and water-crowfoot creates a stunning contrast between fiery red hues and delicate white petals. Alongside marsh pennywort and wood anemone, water crowfoot takes center stage in this 1951 color lithograph depicting British flora. Flowering plants of Great Britain also feature various types of crowfoots such as ivy-leaved crowfoot, alpine white crowfoot, great spearwort, and lesser spearwort. These colorful illustrations showcase the diversity within the genus Ranunculus. Tongue-leaved Water Crowfoot or Ranunculus ophioglossifolius exhibits unique foliage resembling tongues while Lenormandas Water Crowfoot (Ranunculus Lenormandi) is captured beautifully in a Victorian botanical illustration from 1863. To complete our journey through these antique engravings, we encounter three-lobed Water Crowfoot (Ranunculus tripartitus), showcasing intricate details that were meticulously depicted during Victorian times. Water crowfoots hold immense value not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their ecological significance.