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Ranunculus abortivus
kidney-leaf buttercup
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Distribution: Occurring in the northeastern region of Washington; Yukon Territory to the southern Rocky Mountains and Gulf Coast, east to the Atlantic coast.
Habitat: Montane forest understory and meadows.
Flowers: July
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bees, flies, butterflies, beetles
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Ranunculus abortivus L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 551. 1753. 1753.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 551. 1753. 1753.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Ranunculus abortivus L. ssp. acrolasius (Fernald) B.M. Kapoor & A. Löve
Ranunculus abortivus L. ssp. indivisus Fern.
Ranunculus abortivus L. var. acrolasius Fernald
Ranunculus abortivus L. var. eucyclus Fernald
Ranunculus abortivus L. ssp. indivisus Fern.
Ranunculus abortivus L. var. acrolasius Fernald
Ranunculus abortivus L. var. eucyclus Fernald
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Ranunculus abortivus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Ranunculus abortivus checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Ranunculus abortivus information.
E-Flora BC: Ranunculus abortivus atlas page.
CalPhotos: Ranunculus abortivus photos.
USDA Plants: Ranunculus abortivus information.
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