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Ranunculus californicus
California buttercup
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring along the northwest coast in Washington British Columbia to California.
Habitat: Grassy bluffs along the coast.
Flowers: April-June
Origin: Native
Conservation Status: Threatened in Washington (WANHP)
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Ranunculus californicus Benth.
Publication: Pl. Hartw. 295. 1849.
Publication: Pl. Hartw. 295. 1849.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
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Infraspecies:
• var. californicus – California buttercup 
San Juan and Whatcom Counties in Washington, and along the coast from Clatsop County, Oregon to California.
San Juan and Whatcom Counties in Washington, and along the coast from Clatsop County, Oregon to California.Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Ranunculus californicus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Ranunculus californicus checklist entry.
E-Flora BC: Ranunculus californicus atlas page.
CalPhotos: Ranunculus californicus photos.
USDA Plants: Ranunculus californicus information.
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