Latin Name: Ranunculus repens

Flower: Bright yellow, five-petaled flowers that bloom from late spring through summer.

Leaves: Deeply lobed, glossy, and dark green.

Stems: Low-growing, creeping stems that root at the nodes, forming dense mats.

Growing Environment: Prefers moist soils in pastures, meadows, and wetlands.

Growth Habit: A perennial herb that spreads rapidly through creeping stolons, forming dense mats that crowd out other vegetation. It often forms a low-growing carpet of dark green leaves with bright yellow flowers. In situ, creeping buttercup forms dense groundcover in moist, open areas, creating large patches that can be difficult to control.