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Ranunculus Species, Bristly Buttercup, Carolina Buttercup, Marsh Buttercup, Swamp Buttercup

Ranunculushispidus var. nitidus

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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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Synonym

Ranunculus carolinianus

Ranunculus hispidus var. eurylobus

Ranunculus hispidus var. falsus

Ranunculus hispidus var. greenmanii

Ranunculus hispidus var. marilandicus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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