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Ranunculus kazusensis
is a perennial herb inhabiting clear water marshes, ponds, streams,
etc., in mountainous regions. Stems, 1-2m in length, take roots at
nodes onto the waters' bottoms and sway downstream. Submerged leaves
exhibit alternate phyllotaxis, measuring 2-3cm in height; each is
tri- to tetra-ternate, with the leaflets cleft in two, and the
terminal lobes develop into thread-like structures, resulting in a
fan-shaped appearance. Leaf axils produce flower stalks, 1-2cm long,
at the tip. These stalks bear single, 5-petaled flowers, 6-10 mm in
width, with white blooms and yellow center portions. Bloom time:
June-October. |