Ranunculus eschscholtzii
(Subalpine Buttercup)
Ranunculus eschscholtzii, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 8874
Ranunculus eschscholtzii, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 8868
Ranunculus eschscholtzii, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 1522
| Scientific Name | Ranunculus eschscholtzii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | RAES |
| Common Name | Subalpine Buttercup, Eschscholtz's Buttercup, Largeflower Buttercup | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 18601 |
| Family | Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Subalpine and alpine (10000 to 13000); wet areas near snow, streams, in meadows and talus slopes.
Plant: Erect or leaning perennial 2 to 10 inches tall, single or multiple smooth stems. Leaves: Deeply and palmately dissected into 3 to 5 linear to lanceolate lobes that are in turn lobed or toothed; basal leaves are petiolate; stem leaves are sessile. Inflorescence: Yellow flowers 1-1/2 inches across with 5 petals, longer than the purplish, 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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