Ranunculus flowers bloom in Israel - in pictures

The florist favourite comes in a variety of colours

An aerial view of a field of ranunculus flowers in the southern Israeli kibbutz of Nir Yitzhak, located by the Israel-Gaza Strip border. AFP

Ranunculus, which are popular for their many vibrant colours, growing at the Israeli kibbutz of Nir Yitzhak. AFP

A woman picks bouquets of ranunculus flowers at Nir Yitzhak kibbutz. AFP

An woman accompanied by a baby and children picks ranunculus blooms. AFP

Israeli soldiers visit a ranunculus field at Nir Yitzhak kibbutz. Ranunculus flowers come in colours including pink, red, purple, cream, yellow and orange. AFP

Adam Berdichevsky, Israeli wheelchair tennis champion, plays with his son at a ranunculus field at Nir Yitzhak. AFP

A woman picks ranunculus flowers in the southern Israeli kibbutz of Nir Yitzhak, located by the Israel-Gaza Strip border. The vibrant blooms with a long vase life are a favourite with florists. AFP

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