Fig. 459: Ranunculus muricatus: a, young flower, showing reflexed sepals, x IV^', 

 b, petal, showing scale covering nectariferous pit, x 6; c, flower, x IV-r, d, mature 

 muricate achene, side view, x 4; e, habit, plant branched from the base, the petioles 

 succulent, x %; f, mature achene, marginal view, x 4. (From Mason, Fig. 241). 



