Family: Ranunculaceae
Author: Schltdl.
Bibliography: Animadv. Bot. Ranunc. Cand. 2: 16 (1820)
Year: 1820
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Ranunculus
Vegetable: False
Observations: Russiian Far East, Subarctic America to W. & WC. U.S.A.
Description
Eschscholtz’s buttercup, scientifically known as Ranunculus eschscholtzii, is a member of the Ranunculaceae family, which is admired for its vibrant and delicate flowers. Described meticulously in the 1820 publication Animadv. Bot. Ranunc. Cand. 2: 16 by Schltdl., this delightful flora captivates botanists and casual observers alike with its unique charm.
Ranunculus eschscholtzii is native to a wide geographic range, spanning the Russian Far East and extending into Subarctic America, reaching as far south as western and west-central regions of the United States. This substantial distribution highlights the plant’s adaptability and resilience in various climates and terrains, from subarctic environments to temperate zones.
Characterized by its bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers, Eschscholtz’s buttercup adds a splash of color to its natural habitats. The petals often form a glossy appearance, which can serve to attract pollinators and add a picturesque quality to the plant’s surroundings. This buttercup typically thrives in moist, well-drained soils and flourishes in areas where it can receive ample sunlight.
In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Ranunculus eschscholtzii holds interest for its ecological relationships and biological adaptations. The plant’s ability to survive and propagate in diverse environmental conditions makes it an interesting subject for studies in botany and ecology. Understanding its growth patterns and environmental interactions can provide insights into the ecosystems it inhabits.
Overall, Eschscholtz’s buttercup is more than just a visually appealing plant. Its broad habitat range and adaptive capabilities make it a noteworthy species within the Ranunculaceae family, offering opportunities for continued research and appreciation in both natural and academic settings.
Common Names
Eng: eschscholtz’s buttercup, large-flowered buttercup, mountain buttercup, spruce-fir buttercup, subalpine buttercup
Fra: renoncule d’eschscholtz
En: Eschscholtz’s buttercup, Spruce-Fir Buttercup, LARGEFLOWER BUTTERCUP, Large-flowered buttercup, Mountain buttercup, Subalpine buttercup
Fr: Renoncule d’Eschscholtz
Synonyms
- Ranunculus eschscholtzii var. typicus (L.D.Benson)
- Ranunculus nivalis var. eschscholtzii ((Schltdl.) S.Watson)
Distribution
- Alaska (native)
- Alberta (native)
- Aleutian Is. (native)
- Arizona (native)
- British Columbia (native)
- California (native)
- Colorado (native)
- Idaho (native)
- Kamchatka (native)
- Kuril Is. (native)
- Magadan (native)
- Montana (native)
- Nevada (native)
- New Mexico (native)
- Northwest Territorie (native)
- Oregon (native)
- Utah (native)
- Washington (native)
- Wyoming (native)
- Yukon (native)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Jan 24, 2013 by EOL − Belinda Lo (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Aug 17, 2005 by EOL − Steve Matson (cc-by-nc)
Taken Aug 17, 2005 by EOL − Steve Matson (cc-by-nc)
Taken Aug 17, 2005 by EOL − Steve Matson (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jul 5, 2021 by David Dodge (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Feb 18, 2001 by EOL − Jules Strauss (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. (public)
Taken Jan 24, 2013 by EOL − Belinda Lo (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Sep 14, 2001 by EOL − Dean Wm. Taylor (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Dec 23, 2009 by EOL − Barry Breckling (cc-by-nc-sa)
Fruit
Taken Jul 5, 2014 by EOL − Belinda Lo (cc-by-nc-sa)
Leaf
Taken Jan 24, 2013 by EOL − Belinda Lo (cc-by-nc-sa)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3033370)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:217269-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ranunculus eschscholtzii Schltdl.)
Specifications
Growth form>: Single Crown
Growth habit>: Forb/herb
Growth rate>: Moderate
Growth
Ph maximum: 8.0
Ph minimum: 6.2
