Family: Ranunculaceae
early buttercup, thick-root buttercup
[Ranunculus fascicularis var. apricus Muhl. ex J.M.Bigelow, more...]
Robert R. Kowal
Merel R. Black
Etymology: Ranunculus: from Latin rana, "little frog," because many species tend to grow in moist places
Plants: erect, perennial, 5"-10" tall forb
Leaves: mostly basal, longer than wide and deeply lobed with the end segment stalked, all segments deeply lobed; 1-3 smaller, less divided stem leaves
Flowers: yellow, 5-7-parted, 1/2"-1" wide, normally 5 sepals; petals narrow, widest near or below the middle; blooms April-May
Fruits: dry seeds
in a roundish cluster
Habitat: dry; woods, prairies
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 5"-10" tall forb
Leaves: mostly basal, longer than wide and deeply lobed with the end segment stalked, all segments deeply lobed; 1-3 smaller, less divided stem leaves
Flowers: yellow, 5-7-parted, 1/2"-1" wide, normally 5 sepals; petals narrow, widest near or below the middle; blooms April-May
Fruits: dry seeds
in a roundish clusterHabitat: dry; woods, prairies
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6, Wetland Indicator = FACU Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Hugh H. Iltis
Botanical Illustration
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Derek Anderson
Brenton Butterfield
Derek Anderson
Brenton Butterfield
Derek Anderson
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Aaron Carlson
Derek Anderson
Richard Bauer
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Robert R. Kowal
Aaron Carlson
