Ranunculus recurvatus
A native buttercup with small yellow flowers
Ranunculus recurvatus hooked crowfoot
Small-flowered perennial herb with yellow petals. The achenes of this plant have long hooked beaks that make it easy to differentiate from other native buttercup species.
Habitat & Range
Grows in rich, low woods.
Present throughout the state.
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACW |
Phenology
Flowers May through July.
Characteristics
Flowers up to 1/2 in across, 5 narrow triangular yellow petals; 20 yellow-tipped stamens surrounding the bright green center; 5 greenish sepals are about the same length as petals and bend back away from the flower.
Basal leaves simple, lobed, or deeply divided into 3 to 5 parts; long petioles
Cauline leaves similar to basal leaves, alternate.
Stems and petioles pubescent; stems erect and branched.
Fruit round seed head, smooth seeds with a hook at the tip.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Ranunculus recurvatus hooked crowfoot
