Cotton Candy Pink Ranunculus The name Ranunculus is a combination of two Latin words; “rana” meaning “frog” & “unculus” meaning “little”. Strange to have a flower named Little Frog, perhaps, however it is alledged these delicate flowers using to grow in plentiful supply, like frogs, along the river banks/. Today the ranunculus is considered an uplifting flower which represents charm and attractiveness regardless of its colour. They work perfectly in a vase at home using a mass of delicate stems or combined with other blooms in a mixed arrangement.