By Tonneli Grüetter Ranunculus is just one of about 50 genera in the Ranunculaceae family (a.k.a. buttercup or crowfoot family), which comprises between 1,700 and 2,000 known species of herbs and, sometimes, shrubs (the number varies depending on source). Common flower shop cousins of Ranunculus asiaticus—the most common species grown as cut flowers—include Anemone; Aconitum (monkshood); the larkspurs, Delphinium and Consolida; Clematis; and Helleborus. Defined as an…
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