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Ranunculus creticus L.  
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FamilyRANUNCULACEAE
Genus speciesRanunculus creticus L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 550 (1753)
Native Ranges. & se. Aegean Islands
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatshady rocks
Descriptionhirsute, branched, basal leaves deeply lobate, reniform, stem leaves incised into 3 segments, flowers few, ca. 3cm across
Size15-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring
Ca+
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationshady, humous, rock crevices
alpine house, humous, gravelly soil, shade
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
division of resting tubers
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece, KRI Kriti)
3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (EAI East Aegean Is.)
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