Snow Buttercup
(Ranunculus nivalis)
Description
"Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: entire plant esp. leaves Ranunculus nivalis, the snow buttercup, is a species of plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It displays prevalent heliotropism, thus gaining an advantage in its harsh, cold environment through capturing more solar energy by following the sun.
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Ranunculales
Family:Ranunculaceae
Genus:Ranunculus
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