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Vick, Albert F. W.

Ranunculus alismifolius Geyer ex Benth.

Meadow buttercup, Plantainleaf buttercup, Water-platain buttercup

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

USDA Symbol: RAAL

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A shiny green perennial, 1-2 ft. high. The leaves are simple and round or lance-shaped. The waxy, five-petaled flowers are showy and bright yellow, grouped in rounded heads.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Leaf Color: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CA , CO , ID , MT , NV , OR , UT , WA , WY
Native Distribution: B.C. to w. MT, s. to n. CA & CO
Native Habitat: Muddy banks; moist mt. meadows
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Moist to wet soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Benefit

Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts. Low toxicity if eaten. Minor skin irritation lasting minutes if touched. Symptoms include burning of the mouth, abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Skin redness, burning sensation, and blisters following contact with cell sap. Toxic Principle: Protoanemonin, released from the glycoside ranunculin.(Poisonous Plants of N.C.)
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Propagation

Description: May be divided or increased by seed.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Ranunculus alismifolius in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ranunculus alismifolius in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ranunculus alismifolius

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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