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Ranunculus glaberrimus
Ranunculus glaberrimus Hook.
Sagebrush Buttercup
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: RAGL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
A small fleshy plant with most of the leaves at the base and shiny yellow flowers.
Among the first wildflowers to bloom in the spring. The very smooth, rather fleshy leaves are characteristic. The toxin in buttercups is unstable and is rendered harmless by drying or boiling the leaves.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , ND , NE , NM , NV , OR , SD , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , SK
Native Distribution: British Columbia to northern California; east to New Mexico, Nebraska, and North Dakota.
Native Habitat: Mostly among sagebrush and in open pine woods.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
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
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Ranunculus glaberrimus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ranunculus glaberrimus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ranunculus glaberrimus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff