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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