American globeflower
Trollius laxus Salisb.
Trollius laxus, known as American globeflower, is a flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to North America and has a distribution across regions such as Alberta, British Columbia, and several U.S. states. The species is limited to wetlands and marshes, making it vulnerable to changes in hydrology. It is considered endangered in parts of its range.
Description
Trollius laxus is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. It is found in wetland habitats across North America, including regions in Canada and the United States. The species is divided into two subspecies, one occurring in the eastern part of its range and the other in the west. Due to its dependence on wetlands, it is at risk from habitat changes and is classified as endangered in some areas. Common names for this plant include American globeflower and American spreading globeflower.
Other common names
American globeflowerspreading globeflower
Distribution
Global · Alberta · British Columbia · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · Idaho · Montana · New Jersey · New York · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Utah · Washington · Wyoming
Synonyms
Trollius pentapetalusTrollius decapetalusGaissenia vernaTrollius americanus
