Ranunculus aquatilis, the common water-crowfoot or white water-crowfoot, is a plant species of the genus Ranunculus, native throughout most of Europe and western North America, and also northwest Africa.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Ranunculus |
| Species: | R. aquatilis
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| Ranunculus aquatilis | |
This is an aquatic plant, growing in mats on the surface of water. It has branching thread-like underwater leaves and toothed floater leaves. In fast flowing water the floaters may not be grown. The flowers are white petaled with yellow centres and are held a centimetre or two above the water. The floater leaves are used as props for the flowers and are grown at the same time.[3]
References edit
- ^ Lansdown, R.V. (2014). "Ranunculus aquatilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T164182A63309730. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-2.RLTS.T164182A63309730.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ "Ranunculus aquatilis". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ^ Blamey, M. & Grey-Wilson, C. (1989). Flora of Britain and Northern Europe. ISBN 0-340-40170-2
External links edit
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- Washington Burke Museum
- Photo gallery
Media related to Ranunculus aquatilis at Wikimedia Commons
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