Seasonal Wild Flowers

Pond Water-crowfoot

Ranunculus peltatus

Ranunculaceae

May and June

It is found throughout the country, but is more scattered in

the eastern half and the far Southwest.

See the BSBI distribution map for Pond Water-crowfoot

It grows in ponds and shallow lakes, and in slow-flowing

streams and rivers.

Pond water-crowfootis a native, perennial herb growing

as a floating mass.

Flower stems are up to 15cm tall and the flowers are white,

3cm across, with yellow stamens and distinct, yellow

honey-guides.

The surface leaves are kidney-shaped, with 3 lobes, and

the submerged leaves resemble spreading branches

and twigs.

Stems are robust, smooth and unfurrowed.

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Pond Water-crowfoot near Lune estuary.Lancaster

Erect stalked flowers

Flower, surface and submerged leaves

Flower with stamens and honey-guides

Surface leaves

Spreading submerged leaves