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California buttercup
Ranunculus californicus
Weed Characteristics
Other Names: buttercup
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Flowers: Yellow and glossy, 3/4" across
Leaves: Pointed leaves with smooth edges; some hair
Life Cycle: Perennial
Yellow daisy-like flowers on long, leafless stems. Plants can grow up to 2 feet tall, but typically have a lax, spreading habit. Blooms from March through August. Plant goes dormant after flowers drop seed in late summer. Often grows along streams and drainage ditches. Native to California and Oregon, found throughout the U.S.
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