Claim: Ranunculus occidentalis, found in the western regions of North America, can be  seen in open meadows, forests, and other generally flat areas.
Evidence: Ranunculus occidentalis, the western buttercup, is a species of buttercup found in the western regions of North America. The flower can be seen in open meadows, forests, and other generally flat areas up to an elevation of 2,200 metres (7,200 ft).