Mississippi buttercup

Mississippi buttercup (Ranunculus laxicaulis) is an annual or perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has yellow flowers which appear in late spring.
It grows slowly from a single crown to a height of about 1.2 feet with roots at least 6 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium soil, pH 6-7.5, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
At least some parts of the plant are moderately toxic to either humans or animals. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Ranunculus laxicaulis profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Ranunculus Category:Native annual flowers Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:Toxic natives Category:Yellow-flowered natives Category:Late Spring blooming natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs