Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Ranunculus hydrocharoides Gray
(Frogbit Buttercup)

Family: Ranunculaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Ranunculus hydrocharoides is a small herb found in boggy areas alongside creekbeds. The petals are yellow, with the central cone light green. The leaves and pedicels look like shovels, with a little notches in each side of the blade just below the apex. Ranunculus hydrocharoides is found at middle elevations.
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Ranunculus hydrocharoides, photo Russ Kleinman, Karen Blisard, Carey Anne Lafferty, Walt Lafleur & Sean White, Mimbres area, Milk Ranch, May 4, 2008



Ranunculus hydrocharoides, detail of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Karen Blisard, Carey Anne Lafferty, Walt Lafleur & Sean White, Mimbres area, Milk Ranch, May 4, 2008


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