Ranunculus Sceleratus is a species of flowering plant that goes by many names. Some of the popular synonyms include the cursed buttercup, the blister buttercup, and the creeping crowfoot. Other commonly used synonyms are the swamp crowfoot, the bachelor's buttons, the Celery-leaved Crowfoot, the Marshweed, the Meadow Buttercup, the Water Buttercup, and the Small-flowered Crowfoot. All of these names refer to the same plant species with its distinct yellow petals and stinging properties. Ranunculus Sceleratus is a plant species that requires caution as its name refers to its poisonous nature and should be handled with care.