Latin name: Ranunculus sceleratus L. Pronunciation: ra-NUN-kew-lus skel-er-AY-tus Common name: Cursed crowfoot Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) Habitat: Lake or pond margins and streambanks to 6500', San Gabriel and San Jacinto Mts., possibly a recent introduction into Southern California Blooming period: July to August Name derivations: 1) Ranunculus 2) sceleratus |
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