Featured in: Year 1: Plants
Buttercup
Wildflower
A shiny, yellow flower commonly found in meadows and grassy areas.
How to identify:
Look for a small flower with five glossy, bright yellow petals that look like they have been polished.
💡 Fun Facts
- It was once believed that the yellow colour of butter came from cows eating buttercups.
- The shiny surface of the petals is due to a special layer of cells that reflects light.
- If you hold a buttercup under your chin, the yellow reflection is supposed to show whether you like butter!
📅 Through the Year
- Flowering:May to August