Tall Buttercup is a European perennial wildflower naturalized across most of North America in moist meadows, fields, and roadsides. Its shiny, bright yellow petals reflect light in a way that amuses children who hold them under chins to test if someone likes butter. Despite being non-native, the flowers provide pollen for many native bees and hover flies.
Best time to see a Tall Buttercup
The best time to see a Tall Buttercup is May–June, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,459 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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