Etymology: Ranunculus: from Latin rana, "little frog," because many species tend to grow in moist places
Plants: floating, perennial aquatic; stems long, branched, submersed
Leaves: thread-like with or without stems, alternate, all submersed
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1/3"-2/3" wide, rounded petals; solitary, stalked, from the leaf axils, held above the water; blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: dry seed
Habitat: shallows, water less than 7' deep
Conservation Status: Native

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 8, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos