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Celery-leaved Buttercup and Similar Species

Ranunculus sceleratus

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Several fish can be confused with Celery-leaved Buttercup. Here are the key differences.

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Ranunculus flammula

Ranunculus flammula

Key differences: R. flammula (Lesser Spearwort) has unlobed, lance-shaped leaves, unlike the deeply lobed leaves of R. sceleratus.

Ranunculus repens

Ranunculus repens

Key differences: R. repens (Creeping Buttercup) has larger, brighter yellow flowers and typically spreads by stolons (runners), which R. sceleratus does not.

Apium graveolens

Apium graveolens

Key differences: While the leaves of R. sceleratus resemble celery (Apium graveolens), celery has a distinct aromatic smell and different flower structure. R. sceleratus lacks the characteristic celery aroma.

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