Photographing Wildflowers

Ranunculus ficaria | Lesser celandine

Posted on by Ruth

A buttery yellow wildflower

We have a community pond at the end of our road, and at this time of year its edges are a sea of yellow with celandine flowers. They seem to love the damp conditions, and the shade provided by a small stand of trees edging the footpath. The buttery yellow blooms, which are about 2cm across against glossy dark green foliage, represent “Joys to come” in the language of flowers.

sea of celandines
A sea of celandines at our local pond. Ranunculus ficaria, lesser celandine, yellow flower, photographed March 2014 in Seaford.
celandine wildflower
Ranunculus ficaria, lesser celandine, yellow flower, photographed March 2014 in Seaford. Close-up.
celandines pond
Celandines at our local pond, which can be seen in the background. Ranunculus ficaria, lesser celandine, yellow flower, photographed March 2014 in Seaford.

2023 update – I note that Lesser Celandines are now classified as Ficaria verna.

Also flowering in February near me:

Slender Speedwell

 

Winter Heliotrope

 

 

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