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Ranunculus aquatilis var. diffusus
water buttercup
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east across North America to the Atlantic Coast.

Habitat: In sluggish streams, ponds, lakes, and mudflats at low to moderate elevations.

Flowers: May-August

Origin: Native

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Bees, flies, butterflies, beetles

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Ranunculus aquatilis L. var. diffusus With.
Publication: Arr. Brit. Pl., ed. 3. 2: 507. 1796.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Ranunculus aquatilis L. var. capillaceus (Thuill.) DC. [HC]
Ranunculus aquatilis L. var. porteri (Britton) L.D. Benson [HC]
Ranunculus longirostris Godr. [HC, KZ99]
Ranunculus subrigidus W.B. Drew [HC]
Ranunculus trichophyllus Chaix [KZ99]
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Ranunculus aquatilis var. diffusus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Ranunculus aquatilis var. diffusus checklist entry

OregonFlora: Ranunculus aquatilis var. diffusus information

E-Flora BC: Ranunculus aquatilis var. diffusus atlas page

CalPhotos: Ranunculus aquatilis var. diffusus photos

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