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Ranunculus L.Ranunculaceae |
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Common names
buttercup, crowfoot Species cultivated
Ranunculus asiaticus L. (possibly R. aconitifolius L.) Origin
Mediterranean region. Brief characterization
Basal leaves deeply palmately lobed, with lobes toothed or further dissected; stem leaves sessile; cup-shaped flowers solitary or several on branched stems; 5 sepals and 5 petals (on single flowers only); stamens many, arranged spirally; many free carpels in a central globular or elongate mass. Cultivar and/or species variation
The double form of flowers predominates, characterized by rounded flowers with many overlapping petals; flowers 3-5(10) cm across, commonly yellow to orange, and in numerous other colors. Countries exporting
Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe.  |
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| Ranunculus asiaticus
Photo: © California Cut Flower Commission |
Ranunculus asiaticus
Photo: © California Cut Flower Commission |
