Order Ranunculales

The Ranunculales is an order of 8 families and around 3200 species of dicotyledenous flowering herbs, climbers, shrubs and small trees, taking its name from the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family).
 
Popular garden plants are found among Ranunculaceae (Buttercups, Poppies), Clematis, Aquilegia (Columbines) and Delphinium.
 
Succulent genera: The Family Menispermaceae includes Stephania and Tinospora which form large caudexes with vining top growth.