Ranunculus bulbosus L.

• Authority

  Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

• Family

  Ranunculaceae

• Scientific Name

  Ranunculus bulbosus L.

• Description

  Species Description - Hirsute, cormose perennial, erect, 2–6 dm, the stems bulbously thickened at the base, basal lvs long-petioled, 3-parted, the terminal segment stalked, all segments broadly obovate to subrotund, deeply cleft and lobed; cauline lvs few, much smaller and less divided; fls long- pedicellate; pet broadly obovate, 8–14 mm; anthers 2–3 mm, rarely less; achenes broadly and obliquely obovate, 2.5–3.5 mm, smooth, much thicker apically than basally, distinctly margined; beak stout, outcurved, 0.6–1 mm; 2n=16. Native of Europe, naturalized in fields, meadows, and lawns. Apr.–July.

• Common Names

  bulbous buttercup