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Ranunculus
Name: Pronounced ran-UN-kew-lus.
The Latin name ranunculus means "little frog". Origin:
The Middle East, hence their alternative name "Turban Buttercup". They
have tuberous roots and hollow stems. Colour:
A wonderful array of colours, yellow, white, red, pink, orange, and and copper,
either peony flowered or open flowered, with dark or yellow centres. Availability:
Winter and spring. Family: Ranunculus
belong to the Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) and is the cultured cousin of the
Marsh Marigold. Care
Tips: Remove all foliage, recut stems and change water regularly. The stems
are inclined to buckle. If you don't want them curvy, insert a flower wire to
keep them upright. Trivia: Mythology:
In fairy tales frogs are apt to change into princes and it was an Asian prince
in just such a story who gave his name to this flower, which grows naturally in
swampy ground. The prince was so good-looking that he was loved by everyone. He
also had a beautiful voice but this was his undoing. He loved the open country
and sang delightful songs in the presence of nymphs. He did not have the courage
to declare his love to them and this haunted him so much that he died. After his
death he was changed into the flower with delicate tissuey petals which bears
his name. Language of Flowers: Meant "you
are rich in attractions" to the Victorians. .
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