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field image of Ranunculus abortivus SMALL-FLOWERED BUTTERCUP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a stand during bloom; due to small size and thin leaves, this species is difficult to see in its natural setting, unless a 'lone sentinel' specimen is found
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close up image of Ranunculus abortivus SMALL-FLOWERED BUTTERCUP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - showing several blooms, flower buds, and seed pods
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field image of Ranunculus abortivus SMALL-FLOWERED BUTTERCUP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - several specimen beginning bloom, including a 'lone sentinel' at center
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close up image of Ranunculus abortivus SMALL-FLOWERED BUTTERCUP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single flower bud and a 3/4 view of a single flower in bloom, detailing the sepals, petals, anthers, and multiple stigmaThis species is featured in the soon-to-be-published book, Elusive Splendor: Wildflowers of the Tall Grass Prairie. Contact frank@black-sweater-art.com for more information.
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close up image of Ranunculus abortivus SMALL-FLOWERED BUTTERCUP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - top down view of a single flower showing sepals, petals, anthers, and multiple stigma
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close up image of Ranunculus abortivus SMALL-FLOWERED BUTTERCUP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - showing several blooms, flower buds, and seed pods, detailing at center the 'swept back' sepals of a flower that has dropped it petals
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close up image of Ranunculus abortivus SMALL-FLOWERED BUTTERCUP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - showing a singe specimen detailing stem and leaves
