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Ranunculus ficaria
Low growing, hairless perennial plant with fleshy dark green, heart shaped leaves. Flowers are symmetrical, bright yellow with 8-12 petals borne singly on stalks that rise above the leaves.
Native to Eurasia, introduced in North America. Considered invasive in many states. Occurs in low open woods, floodplains, meadows, and waste places.
Spotted on Apr 9, 2012
Submitted on Apr 13, 2012
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Hello!
We would love to have this spotting be a part of our mission on the distribution of native and invasive look-alike buttercups. The marsh marigold looks similar to the lesser celandine and many people get them confused. Feel free to join!
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1931...