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Buttercup like yellow plant id

14 years ago

I am trying to nail down the identity of a small plant that resembles a buttercup. The leaves are lobed and look somewhat like cinquafoil leaves and somewhat like common butter cup leaves but more defined. The flower is bright yellow with 5 petals well separated.

Thanks for any help.

Jill

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Comments (5)

Iris GW
14 years ago
Hi Jill, could you tell us where it is located (city, state)?
jillmcl
Original Author
14 years ago
This plant is located on our farm in the SW part of Missouri on a southern facing glade. Thanks for any help.
Jill
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lycopus
14 years ago
Looks like a Buttercup because it is one. Don't know the species, but definitely a Ranunculus sp.
rootwad
14 years ago
Jill, the plant is Ranunculus hispidus. Below is a link:

http://www.missouriplants.com/Yellowalt/Ranunculus_hispidus_page.html

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jillmcl
Original Author
14 years ago
Lycopus, I suspected that it was a Ranunculus but because it was so alone while all the rest on our land are in colonies wanted to confirm.

RW, thanks for nailing down the exact species for me. I had seen the pic from the link you sent but wasn't sure. So, this little beauty, all alone, will probably be joined by more next Spring.

Thanks for the help from all. Jill

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