Ranunculus

Ranunculus asiaticus, the Persian buttercup, is a species of buttercup (Ranunculus) native to the eastern Mediterranean region, southwestern Asia, southeastern Europe (Crete, Karpathos and Rhodes), and northeastern Africa. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 45 cm (18 in) tall, with simple or branched stems. The basal leaves are three-lobed, with leaves higher on the stems more deeply divided; like the stems, they are downy or hairy. The flowers are 3 to 5 cm (1.2 to 2.0 in) cm in diameter, variably red to pink, yellow, or white, with one to several flowers on each stem. It is a protected species in some jurisdictions, such as Palestine.

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