Ranunculus ophioglossifolius

Ranunculus ophioglossifolius

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Baleares | Bulgaria | Canary Is. | Corse | France | Greece | Hungary | Iran | Iraq | Italy | Kriti | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | Morocco | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Portugal | Romania | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Sweden | Transcaucasus | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Ranunculus
Species:
Ranunculus ophioglossifolius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification to break dormancy; sow in fall or after cold treatment.

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