Meadow buttercup, also known as Ranunculus acris, is a flowering plant native to Eurasia and North America. The meadow buttercup is a herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 70cm in height and produces small yellow flowers in clusters. This plant is an important part of many ecosystems, providing food and shelter for many small animals and insects. Synonyms for meadow buttercup include tall buttercup, tall crowfoot, common buttercup, and blister plant. These synonyms are used to refer to the same plant and are interchangeable depending on the region or language. The meadow buttercup is an important plant for pollinators and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.