Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
None
Ranunculus testiculatus is a low growing exotic buttercup with highly dissected leaves. The yellow flower fades to white.The most characteristic feature is the bur-like persistent fruit. The herbage is hairy.
Note: the plants pictured here are not hairy and were not yet in fruit. The identification of this specimen as R. testiculatus must still be considered tentative although it otherwise seems to fit the description. If you are familiar with Ranunculus and can help with the ID of this specimen, please email to sparks@zianet.com.
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Ranunculus testiculatus, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Richard Felger, Quemado Lake, July 8, 2009
Ranunculus testiculatus, closeup of leaves, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Richard Felger, Quemado Lake, July 8, 2009
Ranunculus testiculatus, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Richard Felger, Quemado Lake, July 8, 2009
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