Sagebrush buttercups (Ranunculus glaberrimus) are early-blooming perennial herbs found in many habitats in our area.      Sagebrush buttercups grow from thick, fleshy woody bases and emerge with low-growing,  fleshy, lobed basal leaves with several short stems.    All buttercups have shiny, reflective yellow flowers with 5 petals and sepals, although we have spotted many sagebrush buttercups with multiple petals … Continue reading →