Wild Flowers of Pacific Union College
Pacific Union College is located in the California Floristic Province. Within the 1600 acre lot, PUC is home to a wide variety of plant specious including redwoods. This book catalogs these flowers by color and with a short description of each flowers unique characteristics.
Pacific Union College is located in the California Floristic Province. Within the 1600 acre lot, PUC is home to a wide variety of plant specious including redwoods. This book catalogs these flowers by color and with a short description of each flowers unique characteristics.
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RANUNCULACEAE<br />
Ranunculus occidentalis<br />
Western Buttercup<br />
R. occidentalis is also confused with other buttercup species,<br />
however this species has notable distinction that helps with its<br />
identification. The flower consists <strong>of</strong> five petals that are evenly<br />
spaced, with a reflective sepal. The leaves are widely spaced,<br />
parted in threes, and with rounded tips. The lower stem and<br />
leaves are covered with tiny hairs.<br />
RANUNCULACEAE<br />
Ranunculus californicus<br />
California Buttercup<br />
R. californicus can be mistaken for other buttercups species but<br />
it has unique characteristics that help you correctly identify<br />
it. The first distinction is the number <strong>of</strong> petals, consisting <strong>of</strong><br />
about 8-16 or more petals in a single flower. The leaves are<br />
deeply lobed/parted, segments are undivided, and tips are acute<br />
to round. These flowers can be seen blooming from early spring<br />
to mid-spring.<br />
44 Native<br />
Native 45<br />
Book Layout.indd 44-45<br />
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