Ranunculus californicus

Wildflowers

Dicots

Ranunculales

Ranunculaceae

Ranunculus

California Buttercup.

Seen blooming on Rattlesnake trail January-April of 2011, and on Freemont Trail. In 2012 seen briefly on Rattlesnake, Jesusita, Camino Cielo. Has many shiny petals. Little seedpods start to form in April.

Flowers with seeds (mid-April)

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