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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 wide, with white petals and yellow centers. Bloom
time: June-October. |