Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Ranunculus pennsylvanicus Linnaeus f.
(Pennsylvania Buttercup, Bristly Buttercup)
Family: Ranunculaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Ranunculus pennsylvanicus is a perennial herb with yellow petals. The stems are erect and hollow. The leaves are ternately compound. Ranunculus pennsylvanicus is found in moist woodlands at middle elevation.
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Ranunculus pennsylvanicus, flower, photo Danielle Walkup & Bill Norris, Mogollon Mtns., Aug. 5, 2008

Ranunculus pennsylvanicus, closeup with leaf, photo Danielle Walkup & Bill Norris, Mogollon Mtns., Aug. 5, 2008

Ranunculus pennsylvanicus, closeup, photo Danielle Walkup & Bill Norris, Mogollon Mtns., Aug. 5, 2008
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