White Water-Buttercup - Ranunculus aquatilis var. aquatilis

Widespread in the Park below 6000 feet,  growing in ponds and slow-moving streams. In this example, the leaves are cut into numerous thread-like segments that remain submerged. In plants growing in shallower water flat, floating leaves may also be present. Photographed at Longmire Meadow, August 2, 2014.

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