Latin name: Ranunculus eschscholtzii Schltdl. var. oxynotus (A. Gray) Jeps. Pronunciation: ra-NUN-kew-lus esh-SHOLE-tzee-eye ox-ee-NO-tus Common name: Eschscholtz's buttercup Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) Habitat: Open, rocky alpine slopes and meadows to 11,000', San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mts Blooming period: July to September Name derivations: 1) Ranunculus 2) eschscholtzii 3) oxynotus |
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