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Lesser Celandine

Ranunculus ficaria

Photo by Anthony8
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Field Notes

Description:

The invasive lesser celandine, the first flowers I saw blooming open this year! Too bad they're invasive.

Habitat:

Alongside a stream

Species ID Suggestions

Lesser celandine

Ranunculus ficaria

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Comments (1)
Akimz
Hello! We would love to have this spotting be a part of our mission on the distribution of native and invasive look-alike buttercups. The marsh marigold looks similar to the lesser celandine and many people get them confused. Feel free to join! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/19316030

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Distribution of Native and Invasive Look-Alike Buttercups
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PublishedMarch 9, 2013

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