Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Ranunculus arizonicus J.G. Lemmon ex A. Gray
(Arizona Buttercup)
Family: Ranunculaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None found
Ranunculus arizonicus has lobed leaves and an erect stem. Styles are present. The sepals are glabrous. The petals are 2-3 times long as wide, unusual for our Ranunculus species.
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Ranunculus arizonicus, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Mule Creek, July 15, 2025

Ranunculus arizonicus, cauline leaf, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Mule Creek, July 15, 2025

Ranunculus arizonicus, flower, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Mule Creek, July 15, 2025

Ranunculus arizonicus, sepals, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Mule Creek, July 15, 2025

Ranunculus arizonicus, styles present, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Mule Creek, July 15, 2025
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