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Sagebrush Buttercup
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Sagebrush Buttercup

Ranunculus glaberrimus
In the United States: Native · also called smooth buttercup

Sagebrush buttercup provides early spring nectar and pollen that supports foraging honeybees during a critical period when few other sources are available. It blooms from March to May in temperate climates, offering small yellow flowers attractive to bees in open, sunny habitats. The plant prefers well-drained soils and is drought-tolerant once established, though it may require protection from excessive moisture in wetter conditions.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) March–May
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
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