About Ranunculus californicus Benth.
Species Height
Ranunculus californicus Benth. can grow up to 70 centimeters (2.3 feet) tall.
Flower Morphology
Its bright yellow flowers are roughly 1 to 2 centimeters (0.033 to 0.066 feet) in diameter, and each flower has 7 to 22 shiny, teardrop-shaped petals.
Flower Stem Characteristics
Every individual flower grows on a long, green, leafless stem.
Recognized Varieties
There are two recognized varieties of this species: Ranunculus californicus var. californicus and Ranunculus californicus var. cuneatus.
Cultivation Use
Ranunculus californicus is cultivated as an ornamental plant for use in native plant gardens.