Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 18: 265 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460971
Common Names
- Ranunculus grayi
- Grayi Buttercup
- Grayi
Synonyms
- Ranunculus drummondii Greene [unknown]
- Ranunculus hookeri Regel [unknown]
- Ranunculus ramulosus M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Ranunculus verecundus B.L.Rob. ex Piper [unknown]
- Ranunculus pedatifidus Hook. [unknown]
- Ranunculus gelidus grayi (Britton) Hultén [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus grayi (also called Gray's Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along the edges of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus grayi is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to western North America, where it is found in the western United States, British Columbia, and Alberta. Non-medical uses of Ranunculus grayi include ornamental planting in gardens, and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus grayi is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus grayi is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can be propagated by division or seed. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Ranunculus grayi
Ranunculus grayi can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Ranunculus grayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus grayi?
Ranunculus grayi
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus grayi?
Alpine meadows and rocky slopes
What are the common names of Ranunculus grayi?
Gray's buttercup
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 alboviolaceum,
Aconitum alpino-nepalense,
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,
Aconitum axilliflorum,
Aconitum azumiense,
Aconitum baburinii,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
Aconitum baumgartenianum,
Aconitum berdaui,
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,
Aconitum burnatii,
Aconitum calthifolium,
Aconitum cammarum,
Aconitum campylorrhynchum,
Aconitum cannabifolium,
Aconitum carmichaelii,
Aconitum changianum,
Aconitum charkeviczii,