Mathematics is the study of pattern and structure. Mathematics is funda-. mental to the physical and biological sciences, engineering and information. technology, to economics and increasingly to the social sciences. The patterns and structures we study in mathematics are universal.
Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) are cool-weather loving, brightly colored summer blooming flowers that are grown from tubers. Also called Persian buttercup, ranunculus produce cup-shaped flowers with delicate petals that resemble crepe paper. Ranunculus prefer grown in a climate where winter is mild and spring is long and cool, according to the National Gardening Association. They are hardy in the USDA zones 8 to 11.
Few flowers come in more hues than the ranunculus. Not just clean whites, pale yellows, and bright pinks, but also burnished coppers, neon greens, and even a creamy cafe au lait. Many lighter varieties are tipped with another shade, from lemon and rose to brick-red and magenta, lending them an added voluptuousness.