Ranunculus adoneus
(Snow Buttercup)
Ranunculus adoneus, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 0648
Ranunculus adoneus, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 7878
Ranunculus adoneus, Crystal Lakes, Summit Co. 0812
Ranunculus adoneus, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 0636
Ranunculus adoneus, Crystal Lakes, Summit Co. 1123
Ranunculus adoneus, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 0638
| Scientific Name | Ranunculus adoneus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | RAAD |
| Common Name | Snow Buttercup, Alpine Buttercup | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 18584 |
| Family | Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Subalpine and alpine (10000 to 14000 ft); wet areas near snow, streams, meadows and tundra.
Plant: Erect perennial 3 to 10 inches tall, single or multiple smooth stems. Leaves: Leaves are deeply lobed into fine, linear segments. Inflorescence: Yellow flowers 1-1/2 inches across with 5 glossy, overlapping petals and about twice as long as the hairy sepals beneath. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "The Alpine Flora of the Rocky Mountains" by Richard W. Scott, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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