Ranunculus micranthus is a flowering plant species in the Ranunculus (buttercup) genus known by the common names rock buttercup[1] and small-flowered crowfoot.[2] It is native to North America, with a distribution that covers much of the eastern United States.[1] R. micranthus is very similar in appearance to R. abortivus (small-flowered buttercup). The distinguishing characteristics are the hairiness of their receptacles and shininess of their achenes.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b USDA Plants Profile 19 Dec 2011
  2. ^ New York Natural Heritage Program. 2011. Online Conservation Guide for Ranunculus micranthus. 19 Dec 2011
  3. ^ Illinois wildflowers: Small-Flowered Buttercup. 19 Dec 2011