Threelobe Buttercup
Ranunculus trilobus
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Ranunculus
- Species:
- Ranunculus trilobus
- USDA Symbol:
- RATR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best in cool, moist conditions. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI