Fig 74. [Bitter or Tall Buttercup. Ranunculus acris] L.

Bitter or Tall Buttercup. Ranunculus acris L. Achenes dull, dark brown, two-beaked, somewhat lens-shaped, 3–4 mm. long, one edge very slightly convex, the other prominently so, or somewhat semicircular in outline, hem-like margin, obscure. Introduced from Europe. Low land.


Fig 75. [Bulbous Buttercup. Ranunculus bulbosus] L.

Bulbous Buttercup. Ranunculus bulbosus L. Achenes dull brown, nearly circular, diameter 3–4 mm.; beak short, turned to one side, surrounded by a narrow, hem-like margin. In June, many meadows of New England and New York are yellow with great numbers of flowers. Introduced from Europe. Upland; fortunately not yet common in this state.


Fig 76. [Creeping Buttercup. Ranunculus repens] L.