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Search Term(s): Ranunculus recurvatus var. recurvatus   (1 record found)

RANUNCULACEAE
Buttercup Family
Ranunculus recurvatus var. recurvatus  (hooked buttercup)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Ranunculus: little frog, referring to the species growing in marshes and bogs; recurvatus: bent backwards
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Rich seepage swamps, stream banks and rich woodlands
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Variety tropicus is found in Puerto Rico.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Black Ash Seepage Swamp
Seepage Slope Closed Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)
Seepage Slope Closed Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Coastal Plain)
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