Wildflowers: High altitude Ranunculaceae ID Montana

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  1. dvictor

    dvictor Active Member

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    I know that this is likely some sort of buttercup/Ranunculaceae.

    What I don't know is what type.

    These were photographed in July near Rock Creek Vista (9190 feet) in Custer National Forest, Montana.

    Can you help me identify which type of Ranunculaceae these are?

    Thank you.
     

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Look through your field guides at Potentilla (Rosaceae).
     
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    I just did... I think it might be Rocky Mountain Cinquefoil (Potentilla rubricaulis).

    What do you think?
     
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