ranunculus

ranunculus Definition

ra·nun·cu·lus (rə nuŋ′kyo̵o ləs)

noun pl. -·luses or -·li′-lī′

Etymology: ModL < L, tadpole, medicinal plant, dim. of rana, frog

ranunculus Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

acris: The name Ranunculus acris can be separated into two parts.
bulbosus: Attached in the appendices are a species recording sheet, a summary of site visits and information on the features of ranunculus bulbosus.
lingua: Ranunculus lingua, the Greater Spearwort is taking advantage of the lack of competition.

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