Ranunculus nivalis, the snow buttercup, is a species of plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 9 in (23 cm). It grows in wet alpine meadows, cliffs and streamsides. It displays prevalent heliotropism, thus gaining an advantage in its harsh, cold environment through capturing more solar energy by following the sun.
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Is it poisonous?
Considered toxic. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. Buttercup; protoanemonin in fresh sap, blistering Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Ranunculus sulphureus — considered toxic
- Ranunculus eschscholtzii — considered toxic
- Ranunculus altaicus — considered toxic
- Ranunculus macauleyi — considered toxic
- Ranunculus pygmaeus — considered toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Ranunculales
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Ranunculus
- Species
- Ranunculus nivalis
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