buttercup

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And nine years ago, volunteers cleared acres of nonnative, invasive Amur honeysuckle from Cincinnati park's Buttercup Valley Nature Preserve, creating fertile ground for another invasive species, Higan cherry, to take hold, he said.

From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2023

Nathalie Selvon-Bruce, who owns Buttercup Bus Vintage Campers in Croydon, says the last few years have been a struggle and this latest announcement is overwhelming as a small business owner.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023

Part of the enduring appeal of Bubbles, Blossom and Buttercup lies in the dissonance between their adorable appearance and their ruthlessly tough superhuman feats.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2023

Costumes are encouraged; wear your best Princess Buttercup robes!

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

Oh dear, I wish you hadn’t mentioned that, thought Buttercup.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman