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Alkali Buttercup (Halerpestes cymbalaria)

Alkali Buttercup (Halerpestes cymbalaria) is a low-growing perennial herb native to saline and alkaline soils in western North America.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, alkaline, or saline conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding is sufficient.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Can tolerate some shade, but flowering may be reduced.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Water more frequently during dry spells.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, alkaline, or saline conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding is sufficient.

Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Palmate

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Cyrtorhyncha cymbalaria (Pursh) Britton
Halerpestes tridentata Greene
Oxygraphis cymbalaria (Pursh) Prantl
Oxygraphis tridentata (Kunth ex DC.) Prantl
Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh
Ranunculus halophilus Schltdl.
Ranunculus hemignostus Steud.
Ranunculus maritimus Phil.
Ranunculus microcarpus C.Presl
Ranunculus minutus Gay
Ranunculus pozoifolius Gay
Ranunculus tridentatus Kunth ex DC.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyRanunculaceae
  • genusHalerpestes
  • speciesHalerpestes cymbalaria
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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