Cursed Crowfoot (Ranunculus sceleratus)

Cursed Crowfoot
Ranunculus sceleratus

Cursed Crowfoot (Ranunculus sceleratus) Other common names: Celery-leaved Buttercup, Cursed Buttercup

French names: Renoncule scélérate

Family: Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae)

Group: Buttercups & Crowfoots

Distinctive features: Crowfoot-style flowers on a plant in the water.

Flowers: Spring, Summer;  Yellow;  5 parts (petals)

Habitat: Wet Areas

Lifespan: Annual, Perennial.

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 244    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 132    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 358

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 51 photographs available, of which 9 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Wildflowers ● Buttercups & Crowfoots

Typical growth form of the leaves.

Cursed Crowfoot (Ranunculus sceleratus)

Like all Buttercups & Crowfoots the flower petals are very small.

Cursed Crowfoot (Ranunculus sceleratus)

The flower after it loses its petals.

Cursed Crowfoot (Ranunculus sceleratus)

Typical flowers and stalks.

Cursed Crowfoot (Ranunculus sceleratus)

Closer view of the flower.

Cursed Crowfoot (Ranunculus sceleratus)

This plant has an unusual and distinctive leaf shape.

Cursed Crowfoot (Ranunculus sceleratus)

More leaves.

Cursed Crowfoot (Ranunculus sceleratus)

Wildflowers ● Buttercups & Crowfoots

Range map for Cursed Crowfoot (Ranunculus sceleratus)

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Cursed Crowfoot Ranunculus sceleratus

Cursed Crowfoot
Ranunculus sceleratus