Ranunculus Species, Kidneyleaf Crowfoot, Littleleaf Buttercup, Small-Flowered Buttercup

Kidneyleaf Buttercup is native to the U.S. It flowers March to June. Also known by the common name Littleleaf Crowfoot. Ground-foraging...Read More birds and small mammals eat the seeds. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production.

Minor skin irritation lasting minutes if touched. Skin redness, burning sensation, and blisters following contact with cell sap.

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Common weed here in the woods, mostly in the sunnier locations.

There's not much to say for it, inconspicous flower, unimp...Read Moreosing foliage.

It doesn't seem to be too invasive. However, it can poison animals and humans. Ranunculus abortivus can also cause dermatitis in individuals.

A common little field weed here in West KY. It blooms in late March/early April here and the inconspicuous little flowers are not very at...Read Moretractive.

Found in damp waste areas and sunny damp meadows.

The basal leaves do not resemble the leaves that are borne along the stalks.

It's range is from Alberta, west to Newfoundland, south to FL, west to TX.