Ranunculus alismifolius, August 7, 2023
August 7
Common & scientific name
Plantain leaf buttercup, Ranunculus alismifolius
Family
Buttercup, Ranunculaceae
Location
Jack Creek basin, 11,400
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Found in wet areas, usually early summer but in this case, an area where the snow recently melted and the flowers think it’s June, not August! Smallish flowers compared to other buttercups, and simple leaves.