Buttercup

Honeybees primarily forage on Ranunculus acris for pollen during its late spring to midsummer bloom, providing an early-season resource in moist meadows and fields, though exclusive consumption of its pollen can harm bee larvae due to toxicity. Nectar yields are minimal, limiting its role in surplus honey production. The species spreads rapidly via rhizomes in damp conditions and is poisonous to grazing animals, necessitating control in managed pastures.