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Ranunculus flammula, the lesser spearwort, greater creeping spearwort or banewort, is a species of perennial herbaceous plants in the genus Ranunculus (buttercup), growing in damp places throughout the Boreal Kingdom. It flowers June/July. Ranunculus flammula is poisonous. It is very closely related to R. reptans, which is distinguished by prostrate and more slender stems, narrower leaves and smaller flowers and is sometimes included within R. flammula sensu lato as a variety (R. flammula var. reptans (L. ) E. Meyer).
Perennial herb
1 - 18 in Tall
Mounding
Moderate
Yellow
Summer
Water features or wet habitats
Moderate
Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.
Coastal Prairie, Red Fir Forest, Redwood Forest, Wetland-Riparian, Yellow Pine Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 3 likely
White Triangle Tortrix
Clepsis persicana
Hitched Arches
Melanchra adjuncta
Purple-Lined Sallow
Pyrrhia exprimens