Ranunculus amphitrichus

Small River Buttercup

Perennial herb, rooting at nodes.

Additional information

• SynonymRanunculus rivularis
• FamilyRanunculaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size5 cm x 20 cm
• Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
• LeavesShiny round leaves 1-5 cm wide on long stalks to 15 cm, clustered at nodes. Leaves deeply 3-5-lobed, segments entire or notched, emergent segments wedge-shaped, segments on submerged leaves narrow, leaf palm-like.
• Flower colourPale yellow-green
• Flowering timeMost of the year
• FlowersSmall flowers with 4-9 oblong petals on 1-4-flowered emergent flowering stems. Fruit a round head, beak on each fruit slender and straight to slightly curved.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatYes
• Growing conditionsPartly to completely submerged in swamps, slow-flowing watercourses and lakes. Full sun or semi-shade.
• Garden useAn attractive small plant for permanently wet soils and in ponds.
• Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
• Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire

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