About Ranunculus flammula L.
Nomenclature and Taxonomic Placement
Ranunculus flammula L., commonly known as lesser spearwort, greater creeping spearwort, or banewort, is a species of perennial herbaceous plant in the buttercup genus Ranunculus.
Habitat and Flowering Period
It grows in damp habitats across the Boreal Kingdom, and flowers in June and July.
Toxicity
This species is poisonous.
Related Species Distinction
It is very closely related to Ranunculus reptans, which is distinguished by prostrate, more slender stems, narrower leaves, and smaller flowers.
Intraspecific Taxonomic Status
R. reptans is sometimes included within Ranunculus flammula sensu lato as the variety R. flammula var. reptans (L.) E. Meyer.
Pollination Adaptation
Along with other pollination methods, this plant is adapted to rain-pollination.
