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Lesser Spearwort

Ranunculus flammula

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Ranunculales (キンポウゲ目)
Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Species
Ranunculus flammula (Lesser Spearwort)

Names in Other Languages

French petite douve
German Kleiner Sumpfhahnenfuss

Similar Species in Ranunculus

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Allen's Buttercup
Ranunculus allenii
Least Concern
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Azores buttercup
Ranunculus cortusifolius
Not Evaluated
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Blister Buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus
Least Concern
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Blister Flower
Ranunculus bulbosus
Vulnerable
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Bristly Buttercup
Ranunculus pensylvanicus
Not Evaluated
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glacier buttercup
Ranunculus glacialis
Near Threatened
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Goldilocks Buttercup
Ranunculus auricomus
Least Concern
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Adder's-tongue Spearwort
Ranunculus ophioglossifolius
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Spearwort?
The scientific name of Lesser Spearwort is Ranunculus flammula. It belongs to the genus Ranunculus.
What is the conservation status of Lesser Spearwort?
Lesser Spearwort (Ranunculus flammula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lesser Spearwort live?
Lesser Spearwort is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Lesser Spearwort belong to?
Lesser Spearwort (Ranunculus flammula) belongs to the genus Ranunculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranunculaceae.
Is Lesser Spearwort endangered?
No, Lesser Spearwort (Ranunculus flammula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lesser Spearwort belong to?
Lesser Spearwort (Ranunculus flammula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser Spearwort?
The closest relatives of Lesser Spearwort in the genus Ranunculus include Allen's Buttercup, Azores buttercup, Blister Buttercup, Blister Flower, Bristly Buttercup.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Ranunculus — 20 Species

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Allen's Buttercup
Ranunculus allenii
LC 🐾
Azores buttercup
Ranunculus cortusifolius
NE 🐾
Blister Buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus
LC 🐾
Blister Flower
Ranunculus bulbosus
VU 🐾
Bristly Buttercup
Ranunculus pensylvanicus
NE 🐾
glacier buttercup
Ranunculus glacialis
NT 🐾
Goldilocks Buttercup
Ranunculus auricomus
LC 🐾
greater spearwort
Ranunculus lingua
NT 🐾
Hairy buttercup
Ranunculus sardous
LC
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Lesser Spearwort
Ranunculus flammula
LC
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Lobb's aquatic buttercup
Ranunculus lobbii
LC 🐾
Macoun's buttercup
Ranunculus macounii
LC 🐾
water-plantain crowfoot
Ranunculus ambigens
LC 🐾
Persian buttercup
Ranunculus asiaticus
NE 🐾
pond water-crowfoot
Ranunculus peltatus
LC 🐾
river water-crowfoot
Ranunculus fluitans
NT 🐾
round-leaved crowfoot
Ranunculus omiophyllus
EX 🐾
Early Buttercup
Ranunculus fascicularis
EX 🐾
Schweinfurth Buttercup
Ranunculus schweinfurthii
EN 🐾
Adder's-tongue Spearwort
Ranunculus ophioglossifolius
EN
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