Ranunculus amphibius James
Scientific Name: Ranunculus amphibius James
Synonyms: Batrachium circinatum (Sibth.) Rchb., Batrachium circinatum (Sibth.) Rchb. ssp. <i>subrigidum</i> (W. Drew) Á. Löve & D. Löve, Batrachium longirostre (Godr.) F.W. Schultz, Ranunculus amphibius James, Ranunculus aquatilis L. var. <i>diffusus</i> With. p.p., Ranunculus aquatilis L. var. <i>longirostris</i> (Godr.) G. Lawson, Ranunculus aquatilis L. var. <i>subrigidus</i> (W. Drew) Breitung, Ranunculus circinatus auct. non Sibth., Ranunculus circinatus Sibth. var. <i>subrigidus</i> (W. Drew) L.D. Benson, Ranunculus subrigidus W. Drew, Ranunculus usneoides Greene
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Ranunculales / Ranunculaceae / Ranunculus L./ Ranunculus amphibius James
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | RAAM2 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | RAAM2 |
Plant Guide
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Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -28 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | High |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 110 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| Moisture Use | High |
| pH, Maximum | 8.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.0 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 55 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 12 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 10 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Shape and Orientation | Semi-Erect |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| C:N Ratio | Medium |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Growth Form | Single Crown |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 1.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
Reproduction
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Seed per Pound | 25000 |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Small Grain | No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
