Status:
valid
Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 138 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460556
Common Names
- Euryanthes Buttercup
- Broad-petaled Buttercup
- Broadpetal Buttercup
Description
Ranunculus euryanthes (also called Euryanthes Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, and is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus euryanthes is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus euryanthes is yellow with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, lobed cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus euryanthes is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring, in a well-drained, sandy soil. Divisions should be taken in spring and planted in a sandy soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Ranunculus euryanthes
Ranunculus euryanthes can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Ranunculus euryanthes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus euryanthes?
Ranunculus euryanthes
What is the common name of Ranunculus euryanthes?
Euryanthes Buttercup
What is the flowering period of Ranunculus euryanthes?
April to June
Species in the Ranunculus genus
Ranunculus curvicaulis,
Ranunculus cosmophyllus,
Ranunculus cortusifolius,
Ranunculus corylisinus,
Ranunculus crassicaulis,
Ranunculus crassifolius,
Ranunculus crassipes,
Ranunculus crassitruncus,
Ranunculus constantinopolitanus,
Ranunculus convexiusculus,
Ranunculus cordiger,
Ranunculus crassus,
Ranunculus cuneaticans,
Ranunculus crassiusculus,
Ranunculus cupreus,
Ranunculus curvatus,
Ranunculus creticus,
Ranunculus crateris,
Ranunculus crebridens,
Ranunculus crenatolobus,
Ranunculus crenatus,
Ranunculus crenifer,
Ranunculus crymophilus,
Ranunculus crithmifolius,
Ranunculus crosbyi,
Ranunculus crenifolius,
Ranunculus janischevskyi,
Ranunculus javanicus,
Ranunculus javorkae,
Ranunculus inundatus,
Ranunculus kitaibelii,
Ranunculus islandicus,
Ranunculus isophyllus,
Ranunculus isthmicus,
Ranunculus istriacus,
Ranunculus jacquemontii,
Ranunculus isophylloides,
Ranunculus kelchoensis,
Ranunculus kemensis,
Ranunculus jazgulemicus,
Ranunculus keniensis,
Ranunculus karpatianus,
Ranunculus egens,
Ranunculus effingens,
Ranunculus dysandrus,
Ranunculus eichlerianus,
Ranunculus fagerstroemii,
Ranunculus ducis,
Ranunculus erythrogonius,
Ranunculus fallacifolius,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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Aconitum ambiguum,
Aconitum amplexicaule,
Aconitum angulatum,
Aconitum angusticassidatum,
Aconitum angustifolium,
Aconitum anthora,
Aconitum apetalum,
Aconitum aquilonare,
Aconitum artemisiifolium,
Aconitum assamicum,
Aconitum atlanticum,
Aconitum austriacum,
Aconitum austrokoreense,
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Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
Aconitum baumgartenianum,
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Aconitum bhedingense,
Aconitum bicolor,
Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
Aconitum brevicalcaratum,
Aconitum brevilimbum,
Aconitum brevipetalum,
Aconitum brunneum,
Aconitum bucovinense,
Aconitum bujbense,
Aconitum bulbilliferum,
Aconitum bulleyanum,
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Aconitum calthifolium,
Aconitum cammarum,
Aconitum campylorrhynchum,
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