Ranunculus californicus
Ranunculus californicus, commonly known as the California buttercup, is a flowering plant of the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is a native of California, where it is common in many habitats, including California [chaparral and woodlands|chaparral and woodlands].
Its distribution extends across many habitats of California, north into Oregon and south into Baja California. Its reported locations include the islands between British Columbia and Washington, the Channel Islands of California, and the Sierra [Nevada (U.S.)|Sierra Nevada].
Description
Ranunculus californicus grows up to in height. The bright yellow flower is roughly in diameter and has 7 to 22 shiny, teardrop-shaped petals. Each flower grows on a long, green, leafless stem.;VarietiesRanunculus californicus var. californicus Ranunculus californicus var. ''cuneatus''