Gorman's buttercup facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gorman's buttercup |
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Ranunculus
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gormanii
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Ranunculus gormanii is a type of buttercup plant. It is commonly called Gorman's buttercup. This small plant is known for its bright yellow flowers. It grows in the western parts of North America.
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About Gorman's Buttercup
Gorman's buttercup is a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It grows back each year from its roots. The plant has stems that spread along the ground. These stems can grow up to 20 centimeters (about 8 inches) long. Sometimes, these stems can even grow new roots where they touch wet ground.
Where Gorman's Buttercup Lives
This special buttercup is native to two states in the United States. You can find it in Oregon and the northern parts of California. It likes to grow in mountain areas.
- It lives in the Klamath Mountains.
- It also grows in the southern Cascade Range.
Gorman's buttercup prefers places that are a bit wet. You can often spot it in mountain forests. It also thrives in open, grassy mountain meadows.
What Gorman's Buttercup Looks Like
Gorman's buttercup has interesting leaves and flowers.
Leaves
The leaves of this plant have a shape like an oval. They can be up to 4 centimeters (about 1.5 inches) wide. Each leaf grows on a long stem called a petiole. These petioles can be up to 7 centimeters (about 2.7 inches) long.
Flowers
The flowers of Gorman's buttercup are very pretty. They are a shiny yellow color. Each flower usually has 5 to 7 petals. These petals are only a few millimeters long. Inside the flower, there are many stamens. Stamens are the parts that make pollen. There are also many pistils. Pistils are the parts that produce seeds.
Fruits
After the flower blooms, it produces small fruits. Each fruit is called an achene. These tiny fruits grow together in a round cluster. A single cluster can hold up to 15 achenes.
