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Bulbous Buttercup

Ranunculus bulbosus

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Hairy plant. Leaves have three lobes that are cleft. Golden yellow flowers are produced from a long stem with smaller leaves. Bulbous base (sorry, no pictures of the base). Introduced from Europe and naturalized.

Habitat:

Petersberg National Battlefield Park, Virginia. Field.

Notes:

Somewhat poisonous when fresh. Considered invasive or weedy in many places in the U.S.

Reference Links:

Ranunculus bulbosus, Plants Profile for Ranunculus bulbosus (St. anthony's turnip)

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