kingcup

• 指原产于欧洲和北美湿地的一种植物，开有类似毛茛的亮黄色花朵；也泛指毛茛属（Ranunculus）的各种植物。

A noun referring to a swamp plant of Europe and North America with bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups, or any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus.

1. Marsh marigoldB2formalscientific

   A bright yellow-flowered plant of wetlands in Europe and North America, resembling a large buttercup, typically found in marshes and swamps.

   驴蹄草

   • The kingcup blooms early in spring along the riverbanks.
   • Children often mistake kingcups for oversized buttercups.
   • Marsh marigold is another common name for the kingcup.

   同义词cowslipmarsh marigold

2. Buttercup relativeC1formalscientific

   Any plant belonging to the genus Ranunculus, which includes many species with yellow or white flowers and divided leaves.

   毛茛

   • The meadow was full of kingcups and other ranunculus species.
   • Some kingcups are cultivated as ornamental garden plants.
   • Herbalists have used extracts from certain kingcups in traditional remedies.

   同义词buttercupcrowfootranunculus