Possible Weed/flower identification needed

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by buddingardener, May 31, 2008.

  1. buddingardener

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    Hello,

    Can someone help me identify this plant. I think it's a weed but I'm not sure. The leaves are similar to columbine. It comes up every year in the same location.

    You can see some tiny yellow flowers appearing which make me think its a weed.
     

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  2. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    A Ranunculus, maybe?
     
  3. tipularia

    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Looks like a Ranunculus
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    We agree on our simultaneous postings!
    Weed or flower? That is up to the beholder.
     
  5. buddingardener

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    Thank you for your replies.

    Yes. That's exactly what I thought it was. The only thing throwing me off was the green centre. I've uploaded another photo. The plant is very compact. The photos I've seen on the internet all have yellow centres.
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Check out R. muricatus
     
  7. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Also check Ranunculus sceleratus.
     
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    Wow. I think you hit the nail on the head. Looks just like it. I definately need to pull it out. I don't want anything that causes blisters and is "cursed".
     

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