Weed details for buttercup

Full name

buttercup (Ranunculus californicus)

Characteristics

Flowers: White/pink with 5 petals
Leaves: Pointed leaves with smooth edges; some hair
Habitat: Found throughout U.S.
Life cycle: Perennial
Other common names: California buttercup

Taxonomic data retrieved May 21, 2008, from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database, http://www.itis.gov.