*Ranunculus platensis Sprengel. Subgenus: Ranunculus. Section: Polyanthemos. Phenology: Feb-Apr. Habitat: Lawns, ditches. Distribution: Native of South America. Reported for Beaufort, Berkeley, Lee, and Orangeburg counties, SC (Bradley et al. [in prep.]).
Origin/Endemic status: South America
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl2, FNA3, GW2, K4, NS, POWO, Tx, WH3, Keener & Hoot (1987), Keener (1976); = n/a — RAB. Basionym: Ranunculus platensis Spreng. 1828
Links to other floras: = Ranunculus platensis - FNA3
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
- Great Plains: FAC
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