• Source: Ranunculus biternatus

Ranunculus biternatus, the Antarctic buttercup, is a plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is native to southern South America (Chile and Argentina) and some subantarctic islands.




Description



Ranunculus biternatus grows as a forb. The leaves are mid to dark green, with at least three leaflets, each up to 2.5 centimetres (1 in) across. The flowers are yellow. The red or purple fruits resemble raspberries and are edible.




Distribution and habitat


Ranunculus biternatus is native to Patagonia, the Falkland Islands and a number of subantarctic islands. The species is common in or near wet areas such as bogs, pools and streams, from sea level to 250 m (800 ft) altitude.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Ranunculus biternatus
• List of Ranunculus species
• Flora of South Georgia
• Ranunculus acaulis
• Ranunculus crassipes
• Botany of Fuegia, the Falklands, Kerguelen's Land, Etc.
• List of the vascular plants of the Falkland Islands
• List of descriptive plant species epithets (A–H)