Water buttercup, Water crowfoot
| Botanical Name | Ranunculus aquatilis |
| Common Name | Water buttercup, Water crowfoot |
| Family | Ranunculace - Buttercup |
| Description | This aquatic, perennial native’s submersed leaves are branched into more than 20 thread-like segments. Floating leaves are often absent. It is found in ponds and slow streams. |
| Mature Size | Underwater stems grow to 3’. |
| Bloom | In the late spring and summer this plant produces 5-petaled flowers held on stalks slightly above water. Each white flower has a yellow center and is less than 2 cm across. |
| Interesting Facts | Ranunculus aquatilis is also found in Europe. Some species in this family are poisonous, while others are used in medicines. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | Seeds of the Water buttercup are eaten by waterfowl. |
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Photos for SFBG by Janice Tucker
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