Ranunculus acrifolius (Nannf. & H. Sm.)

Ranunculus acrifolius (Nannf. & H. Sm.)

Ericss. 1992. In: Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 86(2): 78.

Most important morphological characters: slim plant with toothless (some cauline leaf

Ranunculus Auricomus Complex in the Flora of Latvia. Ranunculus Auricomus Group – Species with Glabrous Receptacles segments can be with lobes) linear cauline leaves (length-width ratio ± 10:1), and small most developed basal leaves with angle 60– 120° of leaf base. Basal cycle leaves mostly trilobated with no leaves with whole leaf blade– most developed leaves with 3-lobed leaf blade with deeply lobed lateral segments, lateral and main segments with short petioles. Flowers with partially reduced petals ( Fig. 4 View Figure 4 ). Distribution and ecology in Latvia: Occurs relatively often evenly throughout the territory of Latvia in different types of grasslands: in mesic pastures, alluvial grasslands, forest margins and roadsides, to a much lesser extent in parks and anthropogenic areas. One of the commonest species of this group in Latvia .