species 1,433 observations

African Buttercup

Ranunculus multifidus

Field notes

Ranunculus multifidus, called the common buttercup in South Africa, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Sub‑Saharan Africa (except West Africa), Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. It grows in wet areas. It is used in traditional medicine to treat sores and toothaches.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided