Proc. & Trans. Nova Scotian Inst. Nat. Sci.ii, pt. 4, 1870. p.38 
Ranunculus .a bortivus , Linn. a. pratensis : root of stout fibres, leaves thick with 
stout petioles, stem short and stout!.: C to 8 inches high)., In pastures, open, 
fiffldi and;waysides. . 
