Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Halerpestes cymbalaria (Pursh) Greene
(Alkali Buttercup)

Family: Ranunculaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh
Ranunculus cymbalariaPursh var. saximontanus Fernald

Halerpestes cymbalaria is a perennial herb easily recognized by its cordate and crenate leaves along with obvious stolons (above ground runners.) The flowers are yellow. It is found in wet areas along with Ranunuculus species.
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Halerpestes cymbalaria, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Richard Felger, Quemado Lake, July 7, 2009

Halerpestes cymbalaria, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Richard Felger, Quemado Lake, July 7, 2009

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