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Family: Ranunculaceae
yellow water buttercup, more...
[Ranunculus delphiniifolius Torr. ex Eaton, more ]
Etymology: Ranunculus: from Latin rana, "little frog," because many species tend to grow in moist places
Plants: perennial aquatic, rarely completely out of the water; stems hollow Leaves: 2 times 3-parted; those above the water kidney shaped; submerged leaves with linear segments Flowers: yellow, 5-parted, 1/2"-1" wide, normally 5 sepals, petals about 2/3 bigger than the sepals; solitary flowers on long, stout stalks; blooms April-June Fruits: dry seed Habitat: shallows, quiet water Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous! 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 USGS - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center: Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin
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