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

RANUNCULACEAE
Buttercup Family
Ranunculus sceleratus var. sceleratus  (cursed 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; sceleratus: hurtful or wicked
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Swamps, meadows, ditches and swales
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
4
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 multifidus occurs in the western U.S.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Coastal Plain)
Isolated Non-tidal Forested Wetlands (Piedmont)
Isolated Non-tidal Forested Wetlands (Coastal Plain)