Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Ranunculus pensylvanicus Linnaeus f.
(Pennsylvania Buttercup, Bristly Buttercup)
Family: Ranunculaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Ranunculus pensylvanicus is a perennial herb with yellow petals. The stems are erect and hollow. The leaves are ternately compound. Ranunculus pensylvanicus is found in moist woodlands at middle elevation.
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Ranunculus pensylvanicus, flower, photo Danielle Walkup & Bill Norris, Mogollon Mtns., Aug. 5, 2008
Ranunculus pensylvanicus, closeup with leaf, photo Danielle Walkup & Bill Norris, Mogollon Mtns., Aug. 5, 2008
Ranunculus pensylvanicus, closeup, photo Danielle Walkup & Bill Norris, Mogollon Mtns., Aug. 5, 2008
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