Greater Spearwort
Ranunculus lingua
Ranunculus lingua, the greater spearwort, great spearwort, tongue-leaved crowfoot, or water buttercup, is a plant species in the family Ranunculaceae native to temperate areas of Europe, Siberia and through to the western Himalayas. It is a semiaquatic plant that prefers to grow in about 40 cm (16 in) of water in a variety of wetland habitats. A cultivar called 'Grandiflorus', the large-flowered greater spearwort, has 6 cm (2 in) flowers and is favored by gardeners.
- Scientific name
- Ranunculus lingua
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- IUCN status
- LC