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Ranunculus occidentalis
western buttercup
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest and east in the Columbia River Gorge in Washington; Alaska 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
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bees, flies, butterflies, beetles
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Ranunculus occidentalis Nutt.
Publication: Fl. N. Amer. 1: 22. 1838.
Publication: Fl. N. Amer. 1: 22. 1838.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
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Infraspecies:
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var. occidentalis – western buttercup
Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest and east in the Columbia River Gorge in Washington; Alaska to California, and east to the Blue mountains in Oregon
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Ranunculus occidentalis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Ranunculus occidentalis checklist entry
OregonFlora: Ranunculus occidentalis information
E-Flora BC: Ranunculus occidentalis atlas page
CalPhotos: Ranunculus occidentalis photos
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