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Littleleaf Buttercup (Ranunculus abortivus)

Littleleaf Buttercup (Ranunculus abortivus) is a small, erect herbaceous plant with basal leaves and yellow flowers, often found in moist meadows and woodlands.

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Sunlight

Prefers partial shade to full sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but thrives in moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperatures are between 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding is sufficient.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial shade to full sun.

Tolerates a range of light conditions.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water more during dry spells.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but thrives in moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperatures are between 15-25°C.

Tolerates a range of seasonal temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding is sufficient.

Apply balanced fertilizer in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.15-0.6 m

Spread

0.1-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Grows during the cooler parts of the year, may go dormant in extreme heat.

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Basal leaves are simple and kidney-shaped to ovate; stem leaves are palmately divided.

Flower Size

0.5-1.2 cm

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Synonyms
Ranunculus holmii Greene
Ranunculus michiganensis Farw.
Ranunculus nitidus Walter
Ranunculus ruderalis Greene
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyRanunculaceae
  • genusRanunculus
  • speciesRanunculus abortivus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

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