Ranunculus propinquus
NameRanunculus propinquus
Species NameRanunculus propinquus
Common NameButtercup
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural soil
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody structure
Foliage TypeSimple, lobed leaves
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow, five-petaled flowers and deeply lobed basal leaves. The plant is growing in a wild, sandy environment, with a developing aggregate fruit visible.
Description
This image displays a wild specimen of Ranunculus propinquus, commonly known as a buttercup, growing in sandy soil. While not a traditional bonsai, its natural growth habit could be interpreted as an informal-upright form, with bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves emerging from a central point. This herbaceous plant is not typically cultivated as a bonsai due to its non-woody structure.
