Scientific Name
Ranunculus acris
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Ranunculus acris L.
Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (HAFE)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
buttercup
Park Synonyms
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Subkingdom | Viridiplantae |
| Infrakingdom | Streptophyta |
| Superdivision | Embryophyta |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Subdivision | Spermatophytina |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder | Ranunculanae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Ranunculus |
| Species | Ranunculus acris |
Occurrence
Probably Present
Occurrence Notes
Hamilton, 2006: Reported historically and found today in similar habitats./NARM, 1987:Bolivar Heights; Maryland Heights; Byrnes Island; Lower Town; Data Source: NARM, 1987
Nativeness
Non-native
Nativeness Notes
NARM, 1987-Source was Eurasia now widespread in U. S.; Data Source: Rouse, 1998
Abundance
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
MTK-NCR
Created Date
8/17/2000 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
Helen Hamilton
Last Modified Date
7/10/2006 12:00:00 AM
Notes
Park Species Detail: NARM, 1987: fields, meadows, roadsides; Weverton quartzite formation, Harpers shale formation, Alluvial./, Park Species Data Source: Briscoe, 1977-Entire Park; North American Resources Management, Inc (Croy), 1987-Entire Park;
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