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Smallflower Buttercup (Ranunculus parviflorus)

Smallflower Buttercup (Ranunculus parviflorus) is a delicate annual herb with small, bright yellow flowers, often found in disturbed soils and grasslands.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types but prefers well-drained, moist soils. Adaptable to poor or disturbed soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Flowers best with adequate sunlight.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types but prefers well-drained, moist soils. Adaptable to poor or disturbed soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Tolerates cooler spring temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required.

Light feeding in poor soil may be beneficial.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.1-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None (annual)

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Notophilus parviflorus Fourr.
Ranunculus pauciflorus Spreng.
Ranunculus subapetalus Duby
Ranunculus trachyspermus Elliott
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyRanunculaceae
  • genusRanunculus
  • speciesRanunculus parviflorus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

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