Ranunculus verticillatus is a species of buttercup, endemic to New Zealand.
Description A typical Ranunculus, with green leaves and a yellow flower. The leaves are deeply divided.
Range Endemic to New Zealand, known from both the North and South Island
Habitat Wet areas.
Ecology Ranunculus verticillatus is an indicator of wetlands.
Phytomyza costata, a leaf miner, uses the leaves for its mines.
Etymology Verticillatus is an adjectival form of the Latin , which would mean 'whorled'.
Taxonomy Formerly, this species name was also used for other species of Ranunculus, and was included on lists of plants from other areas, like Vermont.
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