Ranunculus flammula, Creeping Spearwort, is found in wet soils and is particularly common in moist forests, stream banks, and along the shores of rivers, ponds and lakes. Ranunculus flammula is a low growing perennial that produces buttercup-like flowers from May to July. This rare PA native is proposed for listing under Pennsylvania Wild Plant Act.
Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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High Marsh - Saturated Soil |
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Low Marsh 0 - 6" |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Amphibians |
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Bees/Pollinators |
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Butterflies |
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Cover |
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Fish |
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Food |
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Nesting |
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Waterfowl |
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Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Goose Resistant |
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Flowering Perennial |
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Marginal |
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Attributes
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Container |
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Erosion Control |
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Ground Cover |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Ornamental Flower |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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