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Wetland and Aquatic Plants
of
Oklahoma
Interactive Keys: Submersed
Buttercup
(Ranunculaceae)
Note: Seeds are
eaten by waterfowl. Leaves and stems
are often eaten by fish and birds. Buttercup
flowers emerge form the water. These two
species can be distinguished by
flower color.
NWI status:
All species are considered OBL.
Yellow
water buttercup (Ranunculus
flabellaris Raf.)
Native perennial.
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Note:
Yellow flowers. Yellow water buttercup is currently known from only
McCurtain County.
Longbeak
buttercup (Ranunculus longirostris
Godr.)
Native perennial.
Note: White
flowers. Although this plant is
wide ranging in Oklahoma, it is rarely encountered.
Last update: 1/30/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland
bhoagland@ou.edu
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