Ranunculus verticillatus | |
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Ranunculus verticillatus in Nelson Lakes National Park | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Ranunculales |
Family: | Ranunculaceae |
Genus: | Ranunculus |
Species: | R. verticillatus |
Binomial name | |
Ranunculus verticillatus Kirk | |
Ranunculus verticillatus is a species of buttercup, endemic to New Zealand. [2] [3] [1] [4] [5]
A typical Ranunculus , with green leaves and a yellow flower. [1] The leaves are deeply divided. [4]
Endemic to New Zealand, known from both the North and South Island [5]
Wet areas. [1]
Ranunculus verticillatus is an indicator of wetlands. [1]
Phytomyza costata, a Leaf miner, uses the leaves for its mines. [6]
verticillatus is an adjectival form of the Latin verticillus, which would mean 'whorled'. [7]
Formerly, this species name was also used for other species of Ranunculus, and was included on lists of plants from other areas, like Vermont. [8]