About Ranunculus ophioglossifolius Vill.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
Ranunculus ophioglossifolius Vill., commonly called adder's-tongue spearwort, is a herbaceous species belonging to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae.
Flower Characteristics
This plant produces small, bright yellow flowers that resemble typical buttercup blooms.
Native Distribution
It has a wide native distribution across southern Europe, particularly Sardinia, North Africa including Macaronesia, and western Asia.
Introduced Range in New Zealand
It was introduced to New Zealand in 1957.
Regional Distribution in Europe
Within the British Isles, the species is currently limited to just two sites, and in Scandinavia, it only grows at a small number of sites on the island of Gotland.
