Australian Buttercup
Ranunculus lappaceus
Soft hairy herb with long spreading hairs on the lower stem. Shiny, yellow buttercup flowers borne on multiple long erect stems. Hairy, dissected leaves divided into three lobes. Roots are fibrous.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Herbs |
| Distinctive Features | The green leaf-like sepals under the flower are hairy. |
| Biology | Perennial herb found in a variety of habitats on moist but not stagnant soils. Widespread but uncommon. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Sep-Dec |