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  9. Meadow Buttercup

species 86,321 observations

Meadow Buttercup

Ranunculus acris

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

114 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth, Stalk Borer Moth 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Goldenrod Crab Spider, Eurasian Jackdaw, Leaf-Miner Fly, Mallard 19
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Variable Duskyface Fly, Buttercup Blacklet, Common Flower Fly, Four-spotted Pipiza 93

Children

  • Ranunculus acris frigidus

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay Organic
Habit
Erect
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial Poisonous Weed

From NC State Extension.

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