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Last updated 8/31/2009 by David Giblin.
Ranunculus sceleratus L. var. sceleratus[FNA3, HC, HC2]
celery-leaved buttercup

Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 551. 1753.

Origin: Introduced

selected vouchers: WTU

Notes: FNA3: "Ranunculus sceleratus var. sceleratus is a serious weed of watercourses and marshy fields. It is a naturalized weed in western North America; it is not clear whether it is native in the eastern part of the continent or was introduced from Europe."

References: (none)


Photo © 2011 Robert L. Carr
(from WTU Image Collection)
Synonyms & Misapplied Names:
Ranunculus sceleratus L. var. typicus L.D. Benson
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