Ranunculus alismifolius var. lemmonii

(A. Gray) L. D. Benson

Amer. J. Bot. 23: 172. 1936.

EndemicIllustrated
Basionym: Ranunculus lemmonii A. Gray Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 10: 68. 1875
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 3.

Stems 7-35 cm × 1-3 mm, glabrous or pilose. Roots often distinctly fusiform-thickened proximally. Leaves: petiole glabrous or pilose. Leaf blade narrowly lanceolate, 2.7-10.8 × 0.6-1.3 cm, base acuminate, margins entire. Flowers: petals 5-6(-8), 10-14 × (3-)5-8 mm.


Phenology: Flowering spring–summer (May–Jul).
Habitat: Meadows
Elevation: 1400-2900 m

Discussion

Ranunculus alismifolius var. lemmonii is endemic to the Sierra Nevada.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.