Ranunculus californicus var. cuneatus
Prostrate California Buttercup
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Ranunculaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Ranunculus californicus var. cuneatus
Ranunculus californicus var. cuneatus (commonly known as prostrate California buttercup) is a herbaceous perennial within the Ranunculaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Ranunculus californicus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, Washington
Base Species & Variations