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Ranunculus peltatus Schrank

pond water-crowfoot (Ranunculaceae)

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WidespreadSlight tendencySE
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Synonym | Ranunculus peltatus subsp. baudotii (Godr.) C. D. K. Cook

Ranunculus peltatus either produces both capillary and laminar leaves, or only capillary leaves.

Kemble (VC7: North Wiltshire); 2009-04-10

 pond water-crowfoot / Ranunculus peltatus: _Ranunculus peltatus_ either produces both capillary and laminar leaves, or only capillary leaves.

The nectar-pit at the base of the petals (not visible here) is pear-shaped.

Kemble (VC7: North Wiltshire); 2009-04-10

 pond water-crowfoot / Ranunculus peltatus: The nectar-pit at the base of the petals (not visible here) is pear-shaped.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne