1: Buttercups belong to the genus Ranunculus and come in over 400 species.

2: These bright yellow flowers are commonly found in meadows and fields.

3: Buttercups are poisonous to livestock, but their toxins are harmless to humans.

4: The petals of a buttercup are actually made up of five separate petals.

5: Buttercups have a unique reflection mechanism that makes them appear glossy.

6: In folklore, it is said that holding a buttercup under your chin can reveal if you like butter.

7: Buttercups have been used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.

8: These resilient flowers can survive in a variety of climates and soil conditions.

9: Despite their small size, buttercups have a big impact in the natural world.