Wildflower Spotlight: Kidney-leaf Buttercup

Ranunculus abortivus L.
​Early wood buttercup, Kidney-leaf buttercup, Littleleaf buttercupWith its small petals, this species does not look much like a buttercup, but its many separate stamens and pistils are typical of the genus. The species name refers to the reduced petals. 
 POISONOUS PARTS: All parts. Low toxicity if eaten. Minor skin irritation lasting minutes if touched. Symptoms include burning of the mouth, abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Skin redness, burning sensation, and blisters following contact with cell sap.