Buttercup
Ranunculus acris
| Family | Crowfoot (Ranunculaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Spring, summer, fall |
| Habitat | Wet meadows, near streams, lakes |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 1-3′ |
| Flower | Flowers have 5 rounded bright glossy yellow petals that grow on erect stalks above the leaves. Flowers are about 1″ wide. |
| Leaf | Leaves are distance 3-lobed about 3-4″ wide. They grow on long stalks. Each lobe is divided into 3 lobes with sharp teeth. |
| Notes | Plants grow in wet places and even into shallow water. They are more likely to be found in colonies than individual plants. |
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