familyRanunculaceae
genusRanunculus
subgenusRanunculus subg. Ranunculus
sectionRanunculus sect. Flammula
speciesRanunculus alismifolius
Ranunculus alismifolius var. lemmonii
Amer. J. Bot. 23: 172. 1936.
EndemicIllustrated
Basionym: Ranunculus lemmonii A. Gray Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 10: 68. 1875
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 3.
Stems 7-35 cm × 1-3 mm, glabrous or pilose. Roots often distinctly fusiform-thickened proximally. Leaves: petiole glabrous or pilose. Leaf blade narrowly lanceolate, 2.7-10.8 × 0.6-1.3 cm, base acuminate, margins entire. Flowers: petals 5-6(-8), 10-14 × (3-)5-8 mm.
Phenology: Flowering spring–summer (May–Jul).
Habitat: Meadows
Elevation: 1400-2900 m
Discussion
Ranunculus alismifolius var. lemmonii is endemic to the Sierra Nevada.
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
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