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Spinyfruit buttercup

Ranunculus muricatus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Georgia, Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ranunculales (Ranunculales)

Species

Ranunculus muricatus (Spinyfruit buttercup)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spinyfruit buttercup?

The scientific name of Spinyfruit buttercup is Ranunculus muricatus. It belongs to the genus Ranunculus.

Where does Spinyfruit buttercup live?

Spinyfruit buttercup is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Georgia, Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Ecuador, France.

What family does Spinyfruit buttercup belong to?

Spinyfruit buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus) belongs to the genus Ranunculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranunculaceae.

What kingdom does Spinyfruit buttercup belong to?

Spinyfruit buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Spinyfruit buttercup?

The closest relatives of Spinyfruit buttercup in the genus Ranunculus include Aconite-leaved Buttercup, Adder's-tongue Spearwort, Allen's Buttercup, arctic buttercup, Azores buttercup.