Threadleaf Crowfoot (Ranunculus trichophyllus)
Ranunculus trichophyllus, Threadleaf Crowfoot, is a submerged aquatic perennial with finely divided leaves and small white flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep fully submerged in clean, fresh water.
Soil
Grows rooted in substrate such as sand, gravel, or mud at the bottom of ponds or slow streams. Can also be free-floating.
Temperature
Grows best in cool to moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Aquatic
Fertilizer
Generally not needed in nutrient-rich water.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Ensure light reaches submerged parts.
Keep fully submerged in clean, fresh water.
Avoid stagnant conditions; gentle flow is beneficial.
Grows rooted in substrate such as sand, gravel, or mud at the bottom of ponds or slow streams. Can also be free-floating.
Grows best in cool to moderate temperatures.
Ideal range 15-22 °C.
Aquatic
Generally not needed in nutrient-rich water.
Use dilute aquatic fertilizer sparingly if growth is poor.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Aquatic
Plant Category
Flowering
Plant Environment
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.1-0.5 m
Spread
0.2-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None, but growth slows in winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Submerged, finely divided, thread-like
Flower Size
1-2 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderRanunculales
- familyRanunculaceae
- genusRanunculus
- speciesRanunculus trichophyllus
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Edible
No