Ranunculus paludosus

Description

Ranunculus paludosus, also known as Kerbel-Hahnenfuß in German-speaking regions, is a plant species within the genus Hahnumculus (Ranunculus) of the family Ranunculaceae.

### Vegetative Characteristics

Ranunculus paludosus is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows to heights of 10-25 cm (5-12 inches), although it can reach up to 60 cm (24 inches) in some cases. The root neck is thickened and has a collar of fibers, with both thickened roots and thin tubers or beets present. The aerial parts of the plant are covered in dense woolly hairs, and the single or branched stem is also hairy.

The foliage leaves are arranged at the base of the plant and are divided into leaf stems and spread. The leaf stems vary in length, with one to four outer base leaves that are typically simple, broad-ovate to heart- or kidney-shaped, with a wedge-shaped to almost heart-shaped base, broad-toothed, and three-lobed or almost simple.

### Morphological Functions

Ranunculus paludosus is a multi-year-old plant that can grow up to 50 inches (127 cm) tall. The leaves are slightly separated, and the plant produces large yellow flowers with a diameter of approximately 35 mm. The family wounds have a direct beak, and the plant blooms from February to April.

### Habitat and Distribution

Ranunculus paludosus is native to South Europe, North Africa, and West Asia, with a wide distribution across countries including Algeria, Montenegro, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Spain, Andorra, Gibraltar, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Syria, Portugal, Morocco, Malta, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey. It thrives in deep wet soil, sandstone, or purple soil and can be found in meadows, isolated lands, forest arrays, open weeds, and stone areas.

References

* Flora Vascal
* The Iran + Med PlantBase
* Europe Fleet
* North Africa Flora
* West Asia Flora
* Plants described in 1789