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Ranunculus Species, Greater Spearwort, Tongue Buttercup, Water Spearwort

Ranunculuslingua

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ranunculus (ra-NUN-ku-lus)

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Species

lingua (LIN-gwa)

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Synonym

Ranunculus longifolius

Ranunculus salicifolius

Ranunculus schmidtii

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Herbaceous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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LawrenceM

| June 2007 | positive

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