Wetslope Buttercup

Ranunculus grayi

Native to:
Canada, Russia, United States
Wetslope Buttercup

Patrick Alexander (www.flickr.com) from Las Cruces, NM

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Ranunculus
Species:
Ranunculus grayi
USDA Symbol:
RAVE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers cool, shaded environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI