Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh var. saximontanus Fernald
Scientific Name: Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh var. saximontanus Fernald
Synonyms: Cyrtorhyncha cymbalaria (Pursh) Britton, Cyrtorhyncha cymbalaria (Pursh) Britton ssp. <i>alpina</i> (Hook.) Á. Löve & D. Löve, Halerpestes cymbalaria (Pursh) Greene, Halerpestes cymbalaria (Pursh) Greene ssp. <i>saximontana</i> (Fernald) Moldenke, Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh var. <i>alpinus</i> Hook., Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh var. <i>saximontanus</i> Fernald, Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh ssp. <i>saximontanus</i> (Fernald) Thorne, Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh var. <i>typicus</i> L.D. Benson
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Ranunculales / Ranunculaceae / Ranunculus L./ Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh var. saximontanus Fernald
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | RACYS |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | RACYS |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh var. saximontanus Fernald.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -38 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 90 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| Moisture Use | High |
| pH, Maximum | 8.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 6.5 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 48 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 12 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 9 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| After Harvest Regrowth Rate | Slow |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Shape and Orientation | Semi-Erect |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| Bloat | None |
| 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 Texture | Fine |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 1.0 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Form | Single Crown |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Seed per Pound | 25000 |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | Low |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
