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list of plants in the family Ranunculaceae
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list of plants in the family Ranunculaceae

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Ranunculaceae, the buttercup family, comprises about 2,252 species in 62 genera of flowering plants. Its members are mostly herbaceous plants and are distributed worldwide, with greatest diversity in temperate regions. The flowers are often showy, with five or more petals and numerous pistils and stamens. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stem. Many species are grown as garden ornamentals. The following is a list of some of the major genera and species in Ranunculaceae, arranged alphabetically by common name.

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