Jersey buttercup (Ranunculus paludosus, Voy. Barbarie 2: 184 (1789))

Family: Ranunculaceae

Author: Poir.

Bibliography: Voy. Barbarie 2: 184 (1789)

Year: 1789

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Ranunculus

Vegetable: False

Observations: Channel Is. to Medit.

Description

The Jersey buttercup, scientifically known as Ranunculus paludosus, is a captivating plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. First systematically documented in “Voy. Barbarie” in 1789 by the botanist Poir., this plant has since piqued the interest of botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.

The Jersey buttercup thrives across a broad geographical range, from the Channel Islands to areas around the Mediterranean. This extensive habitat speaks to its adaptability and robust nature. As with many members of the Ranunculaceae family, the Jersey buttercup showcases vibrant, glossy yellow flowers that can enliven diverse landscapes and ecosystems.

Typically, the plant prefers moist environments, often flourishing in marshy areas where other flora might struggle to survive. Its presence in such varied regions indicates a remarkable ability to adapt to different soil types and climatic conditions, making it a subject of interest for studies on plant resilience and habitat versatility.

Integral to the botanical community and beyond, the Jersey buttercup is not just admired for its beauty but also valued for its contribution to our understanding of plant adaptation and survival. Whether encountered in the wild or cultivated in a garden, Ranunculus paludosus continues to charm and educate, upholding a legacy that has persisted since the late 18th century.

Common Names

Eng: jersey buttercup
Cym: blodyn-ymenyn jersey, crafanc jersey
En: Jersey Buttercup
Ca: Ranuncle flabel·lat
Fr: Renoncule des marais, Renoncule en éventail, Renoncule à feuilles de cerfeuil
De: Kerbel-Hahnenfuß, Zwerg-Hahnenfuss
He: נורית מניפנית
It: Ranuncolo paludoso
Cy: Blodyn-ymenyn Jersey, Crafanc Jersey
: Jersey buttercup

Synonyms

• Ranunculus flabellatus var. nervosus (Ducell. & Maire)
• Ranunculus paludosus var. flavescens ((Freyn) Emb. & Maire)
• Ranunculus paludosus var. winkleri ((Freyn) P.W.Ball & Heywood)
• Ranunculus flabellatus subsp. chaerophylloides ((Jord.) Nyman)
• Ranunculus flabellatus var. paludosus ((Poir.) Batt.)
• Ranunculus paludosus var. confertus ((Freyn) Emb. & Maire)
• Ranunculus flabellatus var. granulatus (Batt.)
• Ranunculus flabellatus var. flavescens (Freyn)
• Ranunculus flabellatus var. manzanoanus (Sennen & Mauricio)
• Ranunculus chaerophyllos subsp. leucothrix (Ball)
• Ranunculus flabellatus var. leucothrix ((Ball) Maire)
• Ranunculus flabellatus var. confertus (Freyn)
• Ranunculus flabellatus var. robustus ((Pomel) Batt.)
• Ranunculus flabellatus var. rufulus ((Brot.) Batt.)
• Ranunculus comatus (Link ex Schltdl.)
• Ranunculus leucothrix ((Ball) Ball)
• Ranunculus heldreichanus (Jord.)
• Ranunculus flabellatus var. pseudomonspeliacus (Maire)
• Ranunculus dimorphorhizus (Brot.)
• Ranunculus paludosus var. granulatus ((Batt.) Emb. & Maire)
• Ranunculus paludosus var. nervosus ((Ducell. & Maire) Emb. & Maire)
• Ranunculus flabellatus subsp. rufulus ((Brot.) Maire)
• Ranunculus paludosus var. acinacilobus ((Freyn) Maire)
• Ranunculus paludosus var. leucothrix ((Ball) Maire)
• Ranunculus paludosus var. pseudomonspeliacus ((Maire) Emb. & Maire)
• Ranunculus paludosus var. robustus ((Pomel) Emb. & Maire)
• Ranunculus rhodensis (Boiss.)
• Ranunculus flabellatus var. acinacilobus (Freyn)
• Ranunculus marchesinii (Lojac.)
• Ranunculus robustus (Pomel)
• Ranunculus chaerophylloides (Jord.)
• Ranunculus rufulus (Brot.)

Distribution

• Algeria (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• France (native)
• Greece (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Spain (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)

Additional Images

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© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Flower

Taken Dec 4, 2022 by Daniel Bourget (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 30, 2022 by manchego anil (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 21, 2022 by ph hery (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 4, 2017 by Bernard SOULIER (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 2018 by Ricardo Aperador Rubio (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken May 15, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Jacques HOUDRÉ (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 8, 2021 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 1, 2021 by Sinan Avcı (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 15, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Jacques HOUDRÉ (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 30, 2022 by manchego anil (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken May 15, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Jacques HOUDRÉ (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 16, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 16, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 15, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Jacques HOUDRÉ (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 8, 2021 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jun 27, 2021 by k.dimitrov d (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 11, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 11, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 11, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 11, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Apr 29, 2009 by Martin Bishop (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 3, 2017 by Pedro Salgadinho (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Apr 15, 1999 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken May 31, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 15, 2018 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/7966304)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:713421-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ranunculus paludosus Poir.)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 5.5

Ph minimum: 5.0

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 6

Bloom months: [‘apr’, ‘may’, ‘jun’]

Soil nutriments: 4