Ranunculus californicus
California buttercup
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The Ranunculus californicus plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Oregon to S. California.. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as California buttercup.

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Latin Name:  Ranunculus californicus
Common Name:  California buttercup
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Benth.
 
Known Hazards:  Although no specific record of toxicity has been found for this plant, many if not all members of this genus are poisonous. These toxins can be destroyed by heat or by drying[4, 10, 13, 19, 62, 65]. Many if not all plants in this genus also have a strongly acrid juice that can cause blistering to the skin[65, 183].
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Grassy bluffs by the coast[60].

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