Perennial with fibrous roots. Basal leaves with 3 segments that are further divided and characterised by a metallic lustre. Flowers mostly 3-4 cm wide; spring to summer. Petals white to purplish. Fruits of winged achenes.

Europe

Source: Spencer, R. (1997). Ranunculaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 2. Flowering plants. Dicotyledons. Part 1. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.