Swamp Buttercup

Synonyms:   Bristly Buttercup

Variety:   nitidus

Scientific Name:   Ranunculus hispidus
Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.


Alternate Scientific Name (Synonym):  Ranunculus septentrionalis

Shiny, bright yellow flowers. All Ranunculus species are acrid and poisonous, and dangerous to livestock.

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Swamp Buttercup


Genus species: Ranunculus hispidus
     Synonym: Ranunculus septentrionalis
Common Names: Swamp Buttercup,Bristly Buttercup
Variety:nitidus
Family Name: Ranunculaceae  
Annual or perennial herbs, woody vines, and low shrubs; leaves various, often basal and alternate, simple to compound; flowers bisexual or unisexual, regular or irregular, in various clusters; fruit variable, most frequently a follicle or achene; family contains many highly poisonous plants.
Seed Type Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Wildflower
Flower Color:Yellow
Identified by:J.D. Mancini
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