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CREEPING BUTTERCUP Ranunculus repens THREAT: Creeping buttercup is a plant native to Eurasia that has become a troublesome weed in the Pacific Northwest. Although there are several members of the buttercup family in this area, both native and introduced, creeping buttercup is the most difficult to control. This plant spreads both by seed and by creeping stems that root at the nodes. This allows the plant to outcompete other plants, especially in grazed pasture. Additionally, creeping buttercup can be toxic to livestock. Although buttercup is harmless once it is dry, hay contaminated with buttercup can spread the seed to new locations. Buttercup prefers moist areas, but once established, can survive if sites become drier. In this area, buttercup is commonly found in pastures, gardens, lawns, yards and other moist or disturbed sites. DESCRIPTION: Creeping buttercup is a perennial herb that grows 6 to 12 inches high, with the flowers growing up to 24 inches high. The stems creep along the ground, taking root at the nodes. Creeping buttercup has dark green leaves that are 3-parted with deeply toothed margins. Both the leaves and stems are hairy. Creeping buttercup has bright yellow flowers with 5 petals (sometimes up to 10). Flowers are borne on long, erect stems and flowering occurs from spring through summer. Tall buttercup, which is also common in this area, has similar leaves and flowers, but does not have creeping stems. MANAGEMENT OPTIONS: Creeping buttercup can be controlled through cultural, mechanical and chemical means. Practicing good pasture management and avoiding overgrazing are important in managing buttercup. Creeping buttercup can be killed through repeated cultivation, although this will not kill seed in the soil. Mowing will not control this plant. Contact the weed control board for site-specific chemical recommendations or visit the Board’s website at http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/930/Noxious-Weed-Fact- Sheets for the publication: “Control Options for Buttercup” .

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TREATMENT OPTIONS from the book Weed Control in Natural Areas in the Western United States This does not constitute a formal recommendation. When using herbicides always read the label, and when in doubt consult your farm advisor or county agent. This is an excerpt from the book Weed Control in Natural Areas in the Western United States and is available wholesale through the UC Weed Research & Information Center (wric.ucdavis.edu) or retail through the Western Society of Weed Science (wsweedscience.org) or the California Invasive Species Council (cal-ipc.org). Ranunculus repens Creeping buttercup Family: Ranunculaceae (buttercup) NON-CHEMICAL CONTROL Cultural: grazing P Cultural: prescribed burning P Mechanical: mowing and cutting P low growing plants will escape injury and quickly recover Mechanical: tillage F─G must be conducted before roots become well established Mechanical: grubbing, digging or hand F creeping roots, only effective on small patches, remove all stem pulling fragments CHEMICAL CONTROL The following specific use information is based on published papers and reports by researchers and land managers. Other trade names may be available, and other compounds also are labeled for this weed. Directions for use may vary between brands; see label before use. 2,4-D E Imazapic NIA Aminocyclopyrachlor + chlorsulfuron E Imazapyr NIA Aminopyralid G─E Metsulfuron E Paraquat NIA Chlorsulfuron E Picloram E Clopyralid NIA Rimsulfuron NIA Dicamba E Sulfometuron NIA Glyphosate E Sulfosulfuron E* Hexazinone NIA Triclopyr G E = Excellent control, generally better than 95% * = Likely based on results of observations of G = Good control, 80-95% related species FLW = flowering F = Fair control, 50-80% NIA = No information available P = Poor control, below 50% Fa = Fall Control includes effects within the season of treatment.
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