Key Identification Features
- Its flowers are radially symmetrical, ranging in color from orange to red, with a distinct black splotch at the base of each petal.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Ranunculaceae — Buttercup Family
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ranunculales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 508 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Ranunculaceae Species
Adonis aestivalis L.
Adonis aestivalis L.
Adonis aestivalis L. is an annual herb that has been widely used for a variety o…
⚠️ Poisonous
Delphinium nuttallii subsp. ochroleucum (Nutt.) M.J.Warnock
Delphinium nuttallii subsp. ochroleucum (Nutt.) M.J.Warnock
This is a description and distribution of Delphinium nuttallii subsp. ochroleucu…
Trollius altaicus C.A.Mey.
Trollius altaicus C.A.Mey.
Trollius altaicus C.A.Mey. is an ornamental Ranunculaceae plant native from Cent…
Adonis volgensis DC.
Adonis volgensis DC.
Adonis volgensis DC. is a yellow-flowered perennial plant distributed from south…
Ranunculus sulphureus Sol. ex J.B.Phipps
Ranunculus sulphureus Sol. ex J.B.Phipps
Ranunculus sulphureus is a Subarctic-native flowering plant species in the famil…
Aquilegia eximia Van Houtte ex Planch.
Aquilegia eximia Van Houtte ex Planch.
Aquilegia eximia is a hummingbird-pollinated perennial columbine endemic to fore…
Clematis cunninghamii Turcz.
Clematis cunninghamii Turcz.
Clematis cunninghamii is a New Zealand native flowering clematis that grows in N…
Delphinium bicolor Nutt.
Delphinium bicolor Nutt.
Delphinium bicolor is a toxic perennial larkspur native to northwestern North Am…
⚠️ Poisonous
Thalictrum clavatum DC.
Thalictrum clavatum DC.
Thalictrum clavatum DC. is an endemic Appalachian meadow rue with white flowers,…
Ranunculus parviflorus Loefl.
Ranunculus parviflorus Loefl.
Ranunculus parviflorus Loefl. is a small annual hairy herb that produces tiny ye…
Eriocapitella japonica (Thunb.) Nakai
Eriocapitella japonica (Thunb.) Nakai
Eriocapitella japonica is a fall-blooming herbaceous anemone native to East Asia…
Delphinium ajacis L.
Delphinium ajacis L.
Consolida ajacis is a poisonous, ornamental annual flowering plant native to Eur…
⚠️ PoisonousFrequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Ranunculaceae?
Ranunculaceae plants belong to the Ranunculales order in the Plantae kingdom. Its flowers are radially symmetrical, ranging in color from orange to red, with a distinct black splotch at the base of each petal. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Ranunculaceae?
Ranunculaceae is classified in the order Ranunculales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 508 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Ranunculaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Ranunculaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Ranunculaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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