Page author: David Giblin
Ranunculus occidentalis
western buttercup
WTU specimens
Other herbaria
WTU images
Distribution: Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska south to California, east to Alberta and Nevada.
Habitat: Moist to well-drained soil, low to mid-elevations in the mountains.
Flowers: April-June
Origin: Native
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
[none provided]
Accepted Name:
Ranunculus occidentalis Nutt.
Publication: Fl. N. Amer. 1: 22. 1838.
Publication: Fl. N. Amer. 1: 22. 1838.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Infraspecies:
• var. occidentalis – western buttercup 
West of the Cascades, Alaska to California, and east to the Blue mountains in Oregon
West of the Cascades, Alaska to California, and east to the Blue mountains in OregonAdditional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Ranunculus occidentalis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Ranunculus occidentalis checklist entry.
E-Flora BC: Ranunculus occidentalis atlas page.
CalPhotos: Ranunculus occidentalis photos.
USDA Plants: Ranunculus occidentalis information.
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