Ranunculus pygmaeus, June 21, 2022
Common & scientific name
Pygmy buttercup, Ranunculus pygmaeus
Family
Buttercup, Ranunculaceae
Location
Upper Lost Man area, 12,500’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Standing just a few inches tall, usually tucked up against a wet rock or cliff area for protection, this tiny buttercup is always a treat to find! Its palmate, wider-than-tall leaves, with a single middle lobe and double side lobes, are diagnostic, as are its small size and elevation range (alpine).