Ranunculus ophioglossifolius
Adder Tongue Spearwort, Adder's Tongue Spearwort
Other regional names: Snake Tongue Crowfoot
- Snake Tongue Crowfoot
Also known as: Glossophyllum ophioglossifolium (Vill.) Fourr. +10 more
- Glossophyllum ophioglossifolium (Vill.) Fourr.
- Ranunculus ophioglossifolius var. aquatilis Roth
- Ranunculus ophioglossifolius var. byzantinus Azn.
- Ranunculus ophioglossifolius var. dentatus Rouy & Foucaud
- Ranunculus ophioglossifolius var. intermedius Rouy & Foucaud
- Ranunculus ophioglossifolius var. laevis Chabert
- Ranunculus ophioglossifolius var. terrestris Roth
- Ranunculus ophioglossoides Willd.
- Ranunculus oppositifolius Kanitz
- Ranunculus sardonicus Gueldenst. ex Ledeb.
- Ranunculus uliginosus Willd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ranunculaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual.
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Ranunculus ophioglossifolius (commonly known as Adder-Tongue Spearwort or Adder's-Tongue Spearwort) is an aquatic annual belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Ranunculus genus, encompassing over 1750 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, France, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, North Caucasus, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
South Australia, Victoria