Ranunculus constantinopolitanus

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### Classification

Ranunculus constantinopolitanus is a perennial herbaceous plant species in the genus _Ranunculus_.

### Geographical Distribution

The species is endemic to Brazil, but naturally occurs in Southeast Europe and Western Asia. Its geographical distribution includes:

* Bulgaria
* Romania
* Greece
* Crimea
* Cyprus
* Turkey
* Syria
* Lebanon
* Northern Israel
* Caucasus
* Iraq
* Iran

### Morphology

#### Form

_Ranunculus constantinopolitanus_ is a twig plant with a slightly hairy stalk.

#### Leaves

The leaves are three-fold, and the chalice leaves are repulsed.

#### Stems and Roots

The stems and flower stalks have protruding hair. The roots are thin, not tuber-shaped or spindle-shaped, and form a rhizome.

### Characteristics

* Height: 20-75 centimeters
* Chromosome number: 2n = 28 or 32
* Flowering period: April to June
* Leaf arrangement: Three-fold

### Habitat and Ecology

The species grows in wet meadows, flower, wetlands, and humid teas.

### Use

_Ranunculus constantinopolitanus_ is used as a perennial herbaceous plant species of wedding flowers.

### Chromosome Number Variations

Note that the chromosome number can vary between 2n = 28 or 32.