Weed ID

TALL BUTTERCUP

Ranunculaceae or Buttercup Family
Ranunculus acris

GROWTH HABIT: Hairy perennial forb, grows up to 3 feet high.

LEAVES: Hairy leaves are deeply lobed (nearly to the base) into 3 to 5 segments with each segment lobed again. Leaves decrease in size upward on the stem.

STEMS: Branched hairy stems each produces single flowers in loose clusters.

FLOWERS: Glossy yellow flowers are 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter with a greenish center.

REPRODUCES: By seed.

HABITAT: Occur in meadows and pastures and are generally avoided by livestock because of poisonous properties.

"Careful! This weed closely resembles the native"