Most the species in this order are herbs, vines and shrubs. Plants in this order can be found in a wide range of habitats and are found in all regions of the world. There are about 2000 species of vines and herbs in the buttercup family. Plants in this family are found all over the world, but are most common in temperate and cold regions. Leaves on most plants in this family alternate and male and female parts, the stamens and pistils, are separate.
Most flowers have five or fewer petals.
Plants include columbine, larkspur, monkshood, buttercup, anemone, windflower, larkspur, marsh marigold, clematis and monkshood. There are 15 species in this family 15 species. Plants in this family are found in South and Central America, the western Mediterranean, Asia, New Guinea, New Zealand, and some islands in the South Pacific. There are about 570 species in this family. Most of the plants in this family are thorny evergreen or deciduous shrubs.