Bur Buttercup, Ranunculus testiculatus, New to Eastern Canada

Authors

  • Michael J. Oldham Ontario Natural Heritage Information Centre, Ministry of Natural Resources, 300 Water Street, P.O. Box 7000, Peterborough, Ontario K9L 1C8
  • Clive E. Goodwin 1 Queen Street, Suite 405, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 1M8
  • Sean Blaney Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, P.O. Box 6416, Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 1C6

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v120i3.322

Keywords:

Bur Buttercup, Ranunculus testiculatus, Ranunculaceae, first records, weed, range expansion, campground, Ontario, eastern Canada

Abstract

Bur Buttercup (Ranunculus testiculatus) is newly reported for eastern Canada based on two collections from campgrounds in southern Ontario. This vernal, annual, Eurasian weed is widespread in western North America and is expanding its range in the east; it should be expected elsewhere in eastern Canada. Bur Buttercup is known to be toxic to livestock.

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Vol. 120 No. 3 (2006)

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