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Greater Spearwort Buttercup family
Ranunculus lingua Ranunculaceae

Greater Spearwort is similar in form to Lesser Spearwort, but it is larger, being up to a metre tall and with flowers 3-5cm across; it also has an unfurrowed stem. It is also much less common, being found locally in fens and ponds.

Greater Spearwort Greater Spearwort

Leaves Stem Seeds
Spear-shaped leaves Unfurrowed stem Seeds (achenes)




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